Metro expands eligibility for free bus ride program

By the numbers: According to WeGo, nearly 12,500 people have signed up for Journey Pass so far, representing 2.2 million bus rides.

The latest: The program is available to residents who receive Metro social service programs.

• Journey Pass will now be available to residents who receive the housing choice voucher program, low-income home energy assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), TennCare, and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) assistance.

The city is holding registration events throughout August. More information about the program, including how to sign up, is available on the Journey Pass website.