Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, is partnering with Cross Insurance on Saturday, October 25 to offer a “Fare Free Saturday” on both its fixed and demand response services.
“October is Community Transportation Month in New Hampshire, and we’re thrilled that Cross Insurance has partnered with us to provide a ‘Fare Free Saturday’ aboard all of COAST’s fixed route and demand response services,” said Rad Nichols, Executive Director. “This is the second Fare Free Saturday Cross has sponsored this year.”
Since 1982, COAST has provided over 17.1 million rides to people in the Greater Seacoast region, linking them to work, school, doctor appointments, shopping, and social events. COAST connects people and communities in two primary ways: with fixed route buses that serve eight communities in the Greater Seacoast area; and by providing demand response and paratransit services to 11 communities in New Hampshire and Maine. The sponsored Fare Free Saturday will apply to both the fixed route and demand response services.
“We recognize the vital role that COAST plays in connecting affordable housing, jobs, social supports and medical services that are dispersed broadly across the Seacoast region,” said Talitha Franggos, Commercial Lines Account Executive at Cross Insurance. “Cross Insurance believes in the power of connection and community, and we’re excited to have the opportunity to sponsor our second ‘Fare Free Saturday’ aboard all of COAST’s buses and vans.”
Additional “Fare Free Saturdays” will be announced as sponsors are secured. Businesses interested in being part of this initiative can learn more at www.coastbus.org/farefreesponsorship
About COAST
The Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization and an innovative leader in providing a broad range of public transportation services, connecting and coordinating a robust network of options for everyone. COAST’s mission is to champion and provide customer-focused public transportation with a commitment to excellence in safety and service. COAST’s annual operating budget ranges between $7.5 and $8.5M. As a nonprofit, COAST’s budget is funded through a blend of sources including federal, state, and local sources. Federal funding is generally required to be matched with state or local funds, most of which COAST secures through the municipalities we provide service within, charitable contributions from businesses, individuals, and foundations as well as through specific service agreements, and advertising on the buses and in the bus shelters. To learn more visit www.coastbus.org.
About Cross Insurance
Cross Insurance is a family-owned insurance agency with over 40 branches throughout the Northeast and beyond. Established at the kitchen table of Woodrow Cross in 1954, today Cross Insurance is one of New England’s largest independent insurance intermediaries. In 2022, 2023, and 2024 they were named the 2nd Largest Insurance Broker in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. Since their founding, Cross Insurance has successfully acquired over 150 operations, increasing their footprint in the Northeast. With over 1,100 employees and counting, their experienced team is ready to provide insurance options for the community. To learn more, visit https://www.crossagency.com/