Celebrate Earth Day by enjoying a free ride on any of our nearly 60 bus routes. It’s great for you and the planet. You get a free ride and Orange County breathes a little easier. With our OC Bus fleet running on clean, renewable energy and moving toward a 100 percent zero-emission future, Orange County will experience even cleaner air. Discover how our new buses make your ride better than ever!
Metrolink Rides Are Also Free on Earth Day!
Every small act counts! Take the train this Earth Day and contribute to a greener, healthier Southern California. Explore locations and trip ideas here.
Enjoy Fan Train Fun with Angels Alumnus, Free Prizes and Refreshments
Join the celebration with Angels Alumnus Adam Kennedy and the Angels Strike Force! Meet us at the Irvine Metrolink Station April 26 at 3:45 p.m. for some free fun and refreshments before boarding the train to the game.
Stop by and say hi even if you’re just passing through! We’re thrilled to have the Angels Express in service to take fans to games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from LA, Orange and Riverside counties. Kids ride free and adults are only $10. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to ride the Angels Express and support your favorite team!
Meet Your Driver: Parris Cornelious
Parris Cornelious was born to drive.
All four of her sisters and her stepdad drive professionally, so becoming a coach operator was natural. She began her career part time at LA Metro, driving passengers to LAX and mastering many of the skills she still uses today.
Then one day her mother said, “You need a job with benefits.”
And that’s why, about five years ago, Parris joined OCTA as a full-time driver. The position offers significant benefits including annual wage increases, health insurance, retirement and wellness benefits, education reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
As an extra board driver, Parris gets to know passengers and routes all over the county. “That’s one of the things I enjoy most about my job,” she explains. “I get to do something different every day.” Extra board drivers typically don’t have regular routes and fill in where needed.
Her favorite routes are those like OC Rapid (formerly Bravo!) where passengers are ready, phones and passes in hand for fast and efficient boarding, which helps Parris adhere to her schedule.
When people discuss other kinds of employment, Parris tells them she’s happy with her career with OC Bus and is encouraging one of her sisters to sign up with OCTA as well. “I’m sticking with transit,” she explains. “When the world shut down during the pandemic, we had jobs.”
If you’d like to be part of the OC Bus team, let us know—we’re hiring.
We’re Seeking Applicants for Our Teen Council
Our Teen Council is a unique opportunity for high school students to dive into transportation topics, develop leadership skills, and enhance college applications. If you know teens who may be interested, encourage them to apply!
Members bring fresh ideas to the table and provide valuable feedback while building communication and teamwork skills. In addition, membership may count toward community service hours. Learn more about this outstanding program and please pass this information on to interested teens. Thanks!
Coming Next Month: The OC Bus Loyalty Program
How would you like to earn points toward free rides every time you ride OC Bus? Stay tuned for next month’s NextStop to learn more about our new loyalty program that rewards you for being a dedicated rider!
