A Lawrence Transit System bus stops just south of Seventh and Vermont streets, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016.

The Lawrence Transit System is accepting entries for its public transit story contest.

Residents can share their stories about using public transportation for a chance to win free bus fare, and anyone who rides the Lawrence Transit System is encouraged to enter.

“While some people use the bus as their main means of transportation, others choose to ride it occasionally for environmental reasons,” said Transit Administrator Robert Nugent, in a news release. “Having access to public transit is important to different people for different reasons.”

The first-place submission for the contest will receive a 12 month free bus fare pass. Second place will receive six months free bus fare, and third place will receive three months free bus fare.

A five-person panel will judge entries, which can be submitted online, in person or via mail.

Online submission can be made at lawrencetransit.org. Paper forms can be picked up and dropped off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Lawrence Transit administrative office, 933 New Hampshire St. Forms can also be returned by mail to Lawrence Transit, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS, 66044.

The deadline for submissions is Dec. 12.