In honor of Rosa Parks, Monterey-Salinas Transit offers free fares

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks made history by refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a city bus in Alabama, and in her honor, Monterey Salinas Transit is offering free fares Tuesday.

Her action led to a bus boycott that eventually resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that public bus segregation is unconstitutional.

"MST is proud to recognize the courage of Rosa Parks and the change her action brought about, and like Rosa Parks, are committed to making transportation available to everyone," the company said in a statement.

For bus arrival information, text "Next" and the four-digit bus stop ID to 25370, call 1-888-MST-BUS1 with the bus stop ID, download the Transit app or use Google Maps.