Cherriots Brings Back Bus-tache November To Raise Cancer Awareness (Photo) - 11/02/26

SALEM, OR – (November 2, 2026) — Coming together as a community, starting meaningful conversations, and showing support, one mustache at a time. This November, Cherriots is partnering with No Shave November to bring back Bus-tache, a monthlong effort to raise cancer awareness and show support for people and families affected by cancer.

Whether your mustache is real, drawn on, or part of a creative costume, it can help start a meaningful conversation. Throughout November, Cherriots will share fun ways to get involved, with cancer awareness information and helpful resources, giving community members opportunities to learn, connect, and support one another.

“Bus-tache November is about more than mustaches. It’s about showing up for one another,” said Ian Davidson, vice president of the Cherriots Board of Directors. “Cancer touches so many lives in our community, and no one should have to face it alone. We invite our riders and neighbors to join the fun, start a conversation, and help us turn awareness into a shared commitment to caring for one another.” 

Join the fun and help spread awareness

Taking part is simple, and everyone is welcome:

• Pick your ’stache. Grow one, draw one, or get creative with a pretend mustache.
• Strike a pose. Snap a mustache selfie while riding Cherriots or posing safely near a Cherriots bus.
• Share your support. Post your photo, tag @Cherriots on social media, and use #BustacheNovember. Invite friends and family to join you.
• Stay connected. Follow @Cherriots throughout the month for cancer awareness information. Share what you learn to help reach others in the community.

Something to look forward to at the Downtown Transit Center

Cherriots is planning another Bus-tache November event at the Downtown Transit Center, and we look forward to gathering with our community. 

Date: November 30, 2026 
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Transit Center | Bay F 

Follow Cherriots online for event announcements, fun ways to participate, and cancer awareness information on its website and social media channels throughout November.

Whether you sport a mustache, share a photo, or join us at the event, you can help spark a conversation and remind our neighbors they are part of a community that cares.

For campaign information and updates, visit Cherriots.org/bustache and follow Cherriots on social media.

However you participate, we hope you will join us in bringing a little joy, starting a conversation, and reminding our neighbors they are not alone.

About Cherriots

Established in 1979, Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) is a special District covering 78 square miles in the Mid-Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Locally known as Cherriots, the District provides vital service to more than 450,000 residents in Marion and Polk counties. SAMTD maintains a total of 124 transit vehicles across its various services and provides approximately 3.3 million passenger trips annually.

For more information, visit www.cherriots.org.