In celebration of Pride Month, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and San Diego Pride Wednesday unveiled a new bus wrap featuring a Pride flag.
The purpose of the “Ride with Pride” bus wrap, operating on the MTS system starting June 5, is to celebrate and support LGBTQIA+ riders, employees and community throughout Pride Month and beyond, organizers said.
“As chair of the Metropolitan Transit System, I am proud to see our buses wrapped in Pride colors, symbolizing our commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality,” said Stephen Whitburn, MTS chair and San Diego city councilmember.
“This vibrant display not only celebrates Pride Month but also sends a powerful message of support to the LGBTQIA+ community. At MTS, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our riders and employees. Together, let’s continue to move forward with Pride,” Whitburn said.
MTS also announced its participation in this year’s San Diego Pride Parade will include the newly wrapped “Ride with Pride” bus. MTS employees will celebrate San Diego Pride and promote inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ folks with the more than 250,00 spectators along the parade route, according to the transit agency.
Additionally, San Diego County Fair officials were present at Wednesday’s bus wrap unveiling to announce this year’s Fair Tripper, a round-trip ride on the MTS Trolley with a transfer to NCTD COASTER to the Solana Beach Station and entry to the fair for a reduced fee.
MTS said Fair Tripper is an easy way to get to fair events such as “Out at the Fair” on June 22.
