Memorial Day travel plans? RTA offering free rides

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Memorial Day travel plans? RTA offering free rides

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The Greater Dayton RTA will offer free rides throughout Montgomery County this Memorial Day.

The article from Yahoo News discusses the surge in travel expected over Memorial Day weekend, with AAA predicting that 42.3 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. The majority of travelers, about 37.1 million, are expected to drive, while air travel is also set to see a significant rise with an estimated 3.4 million passengers, up by 11% from last year. The article highlights the impact of lower gas prices, averaging $3.53 per gallon, on driving decisions and notes that the busiest travel times will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and from noon to 3 p.m. on Monday. It also mentions potential disruptions due to weather, with forecasts of severe storms in parts of the South and Midwest, and advises travelers to prepare for possible delays.

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