SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 30, 2017) — VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer convenient and affordable Special Event Park & Ride Service to the 30th Annual Asian Festival on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at the Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd.

Park & Ride Service will be available from the Crossroads Park & Ride, 151 Crossroads Blvd., and service begins at 9:15 a.m. Return service will continue for 30 minutes after the festival concludes.

The fare is $2.50 each way with discounted fares available for children, seniors, students, and active-duty members of the military. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the Park & Ride locations. VIAtrans customers and children under age 5 ride free. VIA bus passes are not valid for this service.

In addition to the Park & Ride Service, VIA Prímo (100) and VIVA centro (301) will be detoured to serve the Institute of Texas Cultures, beginning at 9:15 a.m. and continuing for 30 minutes after the event. The regular bus fare of $1.30 will apply. Unlimited Day Passes are available on the bus for $2.75. VIA bus passes will be accepted for trips on Prímo and VIVA centro.

For more information regarding VIA’s service to the Asian Festival, please call (210) 362-2020.

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