Tickets Now Available for PTS Ride Home Express

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 5, 2015) — University of Kentucky Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) offers a variety of shuttle and bus services to aid students and employees throughout academic holidays.

PTS Ride Home Express provides reliable, affordable and comfortable transportation on deluxe motor coach buses to and from particular destinations. The service provides an economical and efficient alternative as compared to other means of travel. 

Ride Home Express will operate for both Thanksgiving and Winter Break, with the following major routes:

·      Atlanta Area Route - Thanksgiving and Winter Break (Corbin, Kentucky; Knoxville, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Kennesaw, Georgia)

·      Chicago Area Route - Thanksgiving and Winter Break (Louisville, Kentucky; Indianapolis, Lafayette, Merrillville, Indiana; Naperville, Illinois)

·      Cleveland Area Route - Thanksgiving and Winter Break (Florence, Kentucky; Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Mansfield, Medina, Ohio)

The PTS Ride Home Express program offers significantly cheaper fares than airlines, and faster travel times than other major bus companies. This year will mark the sixth year of the program, which has continuously improved with feedback from those who utilize the service.

UK students are able to reserve a round-trip seat via the Web by logging on to the Parking Account Manager with their Link Blue ID. Bluegrass Community and Technical College students are also able to purchase round-trip tickets online with their Kentucky Community and Technical College System login. Ride Home Express tickets will be available under the "Purchase Permits" section once logged in. All other riders must purchase their seats from the UK parking office in person. One-way fares may only be purchased in person or over the telephone.

Tickets will not be issued. All passengers will be added to a manifest and will need to bring a photo ID to board the bus. Round-trip fares for the PTS Ride Home Express range from $55-$155, with prices varying based on the final destination; a complete price list is below.

Ride Home Express will run Nov. 24 and Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving break; it will run Dec. 18 and Jan. 10 for winter break.

PTS recommends purchasing tickets as soon as possible. Space is limited, and seats will be sold on a first-come, first-servedbasis. In the event that a route sells out, PTS will maintain wait lists.

Answers to frequently asked questions about Ride Home Express can be found here. For more information visit http://www.uky.edu/pts/buses-and-shuttles_ride-home-express.

MEDIA CONTACT: Blair Hoover, (859) 257-6398; blair.hoover@uky.edu