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Week Without Driving Challenge: September 29–October 5

September 22, 2025
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We invite you to join our Week Without Driving Challenge! From Monday, September 29, to Sunday, October 5, every time you tap a registered Connect or scan an eConnect QR code at the fare box, you’ll be entered to win a 31-day bus pass and STA gift bag.

Ways to Participate

Everyone’s encouraged to participate and experience a week without driving to work, the grocery store, or your child’s drop-off at school or child care center (Youth Ride Free).

Take the Bus – learn about routes and schedules that take you to your destination. View Routes and Schedules here.
Bikes on Buses – consider biking to the bus stop of your next departure. View Bikes on Buses information here.
Transit Centers and Park & Rides – residents from areas not served by STA can park a vehicle for free at the nearest Transit Center or Park and Ride. View locations here.

Challenge Participants Must Have a Registered Connect Account

To join the challenge and contest, your Connect card or eConnect QR code must be registered on the Connect account website or in the STA Connect app. Registering your card or QR code lets us automatically enter each fare tap between September 29, to October 5, into the prize drawing.

Not sure if your Connect card or eConnect QR code is registered?
Our Customer Service team can check for you. Call 509-328-RIDE (7433) for assistance.

Don’t have a Connect card or eConnect QR code yet?
Sign up at spokanetransit.com/connect and remember to register it.

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS

Eligibility

The Week Without Driving Challenge (“Contest”) is open to individuals who ride Spokane Transit (STA) buses between Monday, September 29, 2025, and Sunday, October 5, 2025.
To be eligible, participants must:
- Use a registered Connect or eConnect card when boarding.
- Ensure the card is registered to a valid Connect account through the STA Connect website or STA Connect mobile app.
- Non-Connect card bus passes issued by third-party entities and institutions are not eligible for entry, as they are not linked to a registered Connect account.
- Employees of STA, its affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, and their immediate family members may participate, but are not eligible to win.

How to Enter

Each time a registered Connect or eConnect card is tapped at an STA bus fare box during the Contest period, the rider will automatically receive one (1) entry into the prize drawing when the fare payment is received.

Contest Period

The Contest begins at the start of STA service on Monday, September 29, 2025 and ends at the close of STA service on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Prizes

One (1) winner will receive:
- A 31-day STA bus pass; and
- An STA gift bag
Prizes are non-transferable and may not be substituted for cash or other alternatives.

Winner Selection and Notification

Winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries.
The drawing will take place within seven to ten (7-10) business days of the Contest ending.
Winner will be notified using the contact information provided in their registered Connect account. If a winner cannot be reached within fourteen (14) days, another winner may be selected.

General Conditions

By participating, entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules.
STA reserves the right to disqualify any participant found tampering with the entry process or violating these rules.
STA is not responsible for technical errors, delays, or malfunctions beyond its control.

Publicity Release

By accepting the prize, the winner grants STA permission to use their name, likeness, and/or submitted content (e.g., social media posts with #WeekWithoutDriving) for promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.

Limitation of Liability

STA and its affiliates are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising from participation in the Contest or acceptance of the prize.

Sponsor

This Contest is sponsored by Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201.

For questions about the Contest, please contact STA.

Route Your Commute and Get Social

Plan your trips on our routes during the Week Without Driving Challenge and share your experience using the hashtag #WeekWithoutDriving. Don’t forget to tag us on social media—we’re excited to celebrate your journey as a non-driver!

About Week Without Driving

The Week Without Driving began in Washington State in 2021, started by Anna Zivarts, Director of Disability Mobility Initiative at Disability Rights Washington. It was created to help car drivers experience the commute challenges non-drivers face daily, and to inspire more accessible communities for everyone.

In 2023, America Walks helped expand the campaign across the country. That year, over 140 groups in 41 states and Washington, D.C. joined. By 2024, it grew to more than 520 groups in all 50 states and D.C.

Visit weekwithoutdriving.org to learn more about this educational campaign.

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