Announcement

RTD set to launch systemwide lower fares Jan. 1


RTD set to launch systemwide lower fares Jan. 1

Standard Monthly Pass $88; Discount Monthly Pass $27 

RTD will implement a new systemwide fare structure on Jan. 1. This is the first time the agency has lowered fares for all RTD services. The change is a result of a yearlong fare study and equity analysis aimed at creating a fare structure that is more equitable, affordable and simple. The updated fare structure was adopted by RTD’s Board of Directors in July.

RTD’s new fare structure includes:

  1. Standard fare:
    1. $2.75 for a 3-Hour pass (no Airport)
    2. $5.50 for a Day Pass (no Airport)
    3. $10 for an Airport Day Pass (good for travel across the system including to/from the Airport)
    4. $88 for a Monthly Pass (includes Airport)
  2. Discount fare:
    1. $1.35 for a 3-Hour Pass
    2. $2.70 for a Day Pass
    3. $27 for a Monthly Pass
    4. All Discount fare products include travel to/from the Airport
    5. Customers who qualify for Discount fare are seniors 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, Medicare recipients and individuals enrolled in LiVE, RTD's income-based fare discount program
  3. Access-a-Ride:
  • $4.50 for one-way standard fares
  • The regional fare is being eliminated
  • $19 for one-way to the airport
  • $27 for six-ride ticket books
  • In March, the 50% LiVE discount will become available to Access-a-Ride customers
  1. LiVE program
  • LiVE participants’ discounts increase to 50%

Customers can exchange 2020-2023 unused tickets at RTD sales outlets (up to 20 ticket books) or by mail through Jan. 31, 2024. Visit the RTD ticket exchange page for complete information. 

Zero Fare for NYE
RTD will also provide Zero Fare for New Year’s Eve from 7 p.m. Dec. 31 to 7 a.m. Jan. 1 through a partnership with Molson Coors to encourage safe celebrations on New Year’s Eve. The new fares will go into effect immediately following Zero Fare for New Year’s Eve.

Making connections easy

Customers can use RTD’s Trip Planner and Next Ride web apps to plan trips in advance and see bus locations in real time. To anonymously report safety and security concerns use the Transit Watch app. For the latest details about service, sign up for Service Alerts. RTD’s Customer Care division is available 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays and holidays at 303.299.6000.

Written by RTD Staff