RTC RIDE ONBOARD FARES
| | Regular | Reduced* |
|---|---|---|
| Single Ride | $2.00 | $1.00** |
| Day Pass | $3.00 | $1.50 |
RTC REGIONAL CONNECTOR FARES
| | Regular | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| Single Ride | $5.00 | $2.50 |
| Single Ride w/ Transfer Transfers applies to a trip between RIDE and the Regional Connector | $3.50 | $1.50 |
| 10-Ride Pass | $42.50 | $21.25 |
FARE POLICIES
Children
Children 5 and under ride free with a paying adult.
Youth
Ages 6–18 qualify for reduced fares.
Students with a valid middle or high school ID also qualify.
Seniors
Reduced fare for all riders age 60 and over.
Disabilities & Medicare
Reduced fare for individuals with disabilities or Medicare card.
RTC ACCESS ID holders qualify.
Special fare: $0.75.
Veterans
U.S. Veterans qualify for reduced fares.
ℹ️ Important Notes:
– Reduced fares require a valid ID when boarding.
– Overpayments are refunded with passes only (no cash back).
UNR, TMCC STUDENTS, DRI AND WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE FACULTY AND STAFF RIDE FREE
- All DRI, University of Nevada, Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College, Western Nevada College students, faculty and staff RIDE any of RTC’s fixed-route transit for free. Just show your Student ID, Employee ID to the driver to get your free RIDE, FlexRIDE or Regional Connector
RTC RIDE REDUCED OR DISABLED ID:
Get Your Free RTC RIDE Reduced Fare ID Card!
📍 Location:
RTC Offices, 1105 Terminal Way, Reno, NV 89502
🕗 Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
When you visit the RTC Offices, make sure to bring either of the following documents as proof of eligibility for the Reduced or Disabled ID card:
| Youth (6–18 years) | All students with current middle or high school ID |
|---|---|
| Seniors (60+ years) | Driver’s License or DMV ID card |
| Persons with Disabilities |
Driver’s License or DMV ID card AND proof of disability:
|
| Military Veterans |
Driver’s License or DMV ID card with Veterans designation OR DD Form 214 OR VA card showing service-connected disability |
RTC RIDE reduced fare ID cards are free (replacement cards cost $5.00 each).
🚌 Discounted RTC RIDE Fares
Who qualifies?
- Youth, Seniors, Veterans, Persons with Disabilities
Acceptable ID for discounted fares:
- RTC RIDE Reduced or Disabled Fare ID Card
- Driver’s License or DMV ID
- Medicare Card + Driver’s License/DMV ID
- Student Photo ID
- Valid Reduced/Disabled/Paratransit ID from another transit agency
- RTC ACCESS ID
Present your ID at the time of boarding to receive your discount.
📞 More Information
RTC Customer Services: 775-348-RIDE (7433)
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
BUY BUS PASS ONLINE
Bus passes will be mailed to the shipping address specified, within 1-3 business days.
PAYING AT THE FAREBOX
The RTC RIDE farebox is designed for customer convenience and to validate the payment of a fare. Passes can be either inserted at the top left (see diagram at right) or swiped through at the top right. Primarily, there are two ways in order for a passenger to pay their fare through the farebox:
PAYMENT WITH CASH
- Cash can be accepted into the slot on the right side of the farebox.
- Coins can be inserted into the coin trap below the cash slot.
- Exact change must be used as the farebox does not produce change, nor does the driver.
PAYMENT WITH A SMARTPHONE APP – TOKEN TRANSIT
RTC transit riders are now able to buy bus passes on their phones and show a digital bus pass on the screen to board! This new technology is a partnership of Token Transit and the RTC, and eliminates the need for paper passes and visiting a ticket vending machine. All you need is the Token Transit app, which you can download from the App Store or Google Play. Once it’s installed, simply purchase your fare on the app, scan the QR code on your cell phone with the validator when you board, and you’re good to go!
PAYMENT WITH A PASS
- The pass is inserted into the reader located to the right of the coin/cash receptacles. The pass should be inserted with the front of the pass facing the passenger and the top of the pass facing upward.
- Insert the pass. The farebox will read it to verify it is a valid pass and then return it back out for the customer to redeem.
Holidays
🚌 Saturday/Level Holiday Schedule
RTC RIDE & RTC RAPID operates on Saturday/Level Holiday schedules. RTC REGIONAL CONNECTOR does not operate on these days.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| 🎉 Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
| 🏛 Presidents Day | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
| ✊ Juneteenth Day | Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
| ⚒ Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
🌞 Sunday/Level Holiday Schedule
RTC RIDE & RTC RAPID operates on Sunday/Level Holiday schedules. RTC REGIONAL CONNECTOR does not operate on these days.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| 🎆 New Year’s Day | Monday, January 1, 2025 |
| 🕯 Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| 🇺🇸 Independence Day | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| 🦃 Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
| 🎄 Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
🟢 Normal Service Holidays
RTC RIDE & RTC RAPID operates on normal service during these holidays.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| 🌿 Indigenous People’s Day | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| 🎃 Nevada Day | Friday, October 31, 2025 |
| 🎖 Veteran’s Day | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
| 👪 Family Day (The day after Thanksgiving) | Friday, November 28, 2025 |
