Laredo, Texas, Promotes Public Transit, Rolls Out Hybrid Bus
For the first time, Laredo, Texas, officially recognized June 17 as Dump the Pump Day as part of a local initiative to encourage people to cut down on their car usage and utilize public transportation.
June 22, 2021 •
Shutterstock/BigPixel Photo (TNS) The city of Laredo made history on Thursday, June 17, as it officially proclaimed the day as Dump the Pump Day, which is a national day in which cities around the country call for people to use public transportation. The city also unveiled the first hybrid-diesel bus for public transportation.
The proclamation was made on Thursday morning at the City Hall Council Chambers and began a tradition the city hopes to continue for years to come.