Free Bus Rides For Bums

TriMet has launched a temporary bus line to transport riders to one of the few places where they can return cans and bottles for cash. "We as a society must recognize that collecting bottles and cans is the only way some in our community can support themselves financially," said TriMet General Manager Doug Kelsey. Oregon's landmark Bottle Bill uses a 10-cent deposit to spur the recycling of empty containers. The bus line was requested by Gov. Kate Brown's office.

You ever been to a "bottle drop" location? I have. Plan to spend a couple of hours if you go.

It's another government failure.

Sorry, Doug, but bums aren't part of "our community". Now we give them "free" bus rides? But Chinese Flu!

"By offering this free service, to get people to where they can return the containers, we hope to help those who rely on that money and open up space on other bus lines as we continue to encourage social distancing on board," said Kelsey.

Who the heck relies on collecting bottles and cans for income? Bums.

Northwest Yeon is several miles from downtown. It can be reached on TriMet's No. 16 bus—but the transit agency is restricting each bus to no more than 15 passengers. So TriMet decided to start a dedicated line for riders with bags of cans.

Isn't that special?