GoBus Launches Partnership with First Monday Trade Days in Canton

Sep 27, 2022

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GoBus is proud to announce a new partnership with First Monday Trade Days in Canton to provide free shuttle service for attendees, called the Canton Cruiser.


"It has been a goal for many years to partner with the City of Canton to provide public transportation services for First Monday Trade Days. We are excited to expand our services to include special events in cities within our region. Everyone knows what First Monday Trade Days in Canton is and it is a huge honor for GoBus to be associated with such a well-known event. We look forward to expanding our services even more and a long-lasting partnership with the City of Canton," said Preston Garcia, GoBus Transportation and Compliance Manager.


First Monday Trade Days is the world's largest flea market held once a month in Canton for shoppers to find items from antiques and custom items to clothes and furniture. With six acres of shopping, there are multiple starting points and parking lots to choose from. To help alleviate the distance of walking, GoBus offers free shuttle services from specific parking lots listed below. Shuttles run every 15-20 minutes on Fridays and Saturdays during First Monday weekends from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.


Locations:

West Gate

Off I-20 Exit 526 on FM 859 (Edgewood Drive)


ADA Parking

Flea Market Road


The Mountain

542 E. Dallas St.


Canton Parking

501 E Dallas St.

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