CELEBRATING "4/20" NATIONAL CANNABIS DAY: Arizona Transportation Innovation

Intro: The shuttle will pick up at all three Sky Harbor terminals during certain hours, and travelers can reserve a seat online at mintdeals.com/shuttle 

 

First stop: Pot shop. Arizona dispensary starts shuttle from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport

  

Ryan Randazzo, Arizona Republic 1 day ago

"The dispensary is calling the shuttle the #420 and offering it to people 21 and older.

The Mint has long understood how to capture attention with its kitchen serving marijuana-infused pizza, burgers and other snacks, or offering free marijuana products to people who visited for a COVID-19 vaccination.

The Arizona-based dispensary chain is kicking off the service Wednesday, . ."National Cannabis Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate how much our industry has evolved and grown,” CEO Eivan Shahara said in a prepared statement. “It’s also a great day to make history by delivering more innovation and excitement, while also finding ways to thank our patients, customers, visitors, and the community at large for their support.”

Other marijuana-themed airport shuttles exist for a fee in places like Denver, but The Mint claims the free service is the first of its kind.

The Mint also is planning a shuttle service with pick-ups at resorts, events, conventions and other spots around the metro area, carrying customers to its three regional dispensaries.

That shuttle has seating for 10, according to the booking site.

Both shuttles require a reservation, and travelers must include an email to reserve a seat, something the dispensary likely will use for marketing.

Dispensaries around the state will offer specials on Wednesday. The Mint's shops will feature DJs, contests and giveaways.

Among the freebies will be cannabis-infused cups of coffee.

Reach reporter Ryan Randazzo at ryan.randazzo@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4331. Follow him on Twitter @UtilityReporter.