AKRON, Ohio – Metro RTA is offering Ohio Direction Card and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and members of their household free rides until further notice, according to a Metro RTA news release.

The free rides begin Nov. 1 and include any Metro Direct route or Metro’s ADA service. Cardholders must present their card to receive a free ride.

Individuals who are new to the Metro RTA service can call 330-762-0341 for more information. Passengers can access routes and times on the Metro RTA website .

The move comes as Ohio Direction Card and SNAP recipients face disruptions to their benefits following the federal government shutdown.

As of Friday afternoon, Congress has not passed a federal budget or allocated funding to permit the program to continue. However,

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