The Greater Portland METRO announces $20 Youth Summer Passes now available.

With a youth pass, children and teens - ages 18 and younger - can ride the METRO and South Portland City Bus anywhere the bus goes, anytime from June - August.

The METRO provides students with a safe, affordable and convenient solution to transportation needs this summer. Bus service is available in Portland, Westbrook, South Portland and Falmouth. Bike racks and wheel chair lifts are available on all buses.

Passes are available where most bus tickets are sold:

- METRO Downtown Transportation Center (PULSE) on Elm Street

- Participating Hannaford's and Shaw's Supermarket locations on busroutes

- Casco Bay Ferry Terminal

- Portland, Westbrook and South Portland City Hall

- METRO office, 114 Valley Street, Portland

For more information, check the METRO's website: www.gpmetrobus.com.