The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County authorized Ride-All-Day for a Dollar promotional rates from June 17 to June 19 to commemorate the National Dump the Pump event.

 After marking the Fourth Annual National Dump the Pump Day, the County Commissioners noted that citizens are encouraged to choose public transportation in St. Mary’s County.

 “STS transit ridership has been steadily increasing,” noted Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell. “Our residents are realizing the financial and environmental benefits of mass transit.”

 To encourage transit ridership, a special rate of $1, will entitle a rider to use STS services all day from Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, June 19. For more information on the STS service, call (301) 475-5100 or log on to www.stmarysmd.com and click on STS Transit Services under the Services box.