FREE RIDE: 'Dump the Pump' and ride for free Friday

CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) is offering free rides today across its nine-county service region. That includes Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Travis and Williamson counties.The deal comes as part of the nationwide National 'Dump the Pump' Day to encourage people to forego their cars and hop on a bus."It's good for the environment, it's good for your wallet," said Dana Platt, the community engagement director for CARTS,