Ride The Rapid - Schedules, tickets, rates and telephone
Grand Rapids' public bus system, The Rapid, launched in 2000. It covers the metro area and beyond, offering fixed routes, special services for disabled riders, and carpooling options.
Launched in 2000, The Rapid has grown significantly. It now covers a vast 185 square mile area with 28 fixed routes and a fleet of 249 vehicles. Ridership has soared, reaching 10 million rides in 2019, with the Silver Line BRT boosting ridership even further. They've also expanded services beyond fixed routes, offering options for disabled riders and carpooling programs.
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Contact with Ride The Rapid
- Phone: (616) 776-1100
- Website: https://www.ridetherapid.org/
Ride The Rapid Bus Routes and Schedules
Download Ride The Rapid Bus Schedules
How to Purchase Ride The Rapid Tickets?
There are several ways to purchase tickets for Ride The Rapid:
- Online: Visit the Ride The Rapid website http://m.ridetherapid.org/ and navigate to the "Tickets & Fares" section. You can then choose to purchase a pass online or order a physical pass to be mailed to you.
- Mobile App: Download the rideRTC app and use it to purchase tickets and passes directly from your phone.
- Ticket Vending Machines: These machines are located at various Rapid stations, including Rapid Central Station, Kentwood Station, and Laker Line platforms. You can use cash, credit, or debit cards to purchase tickets and passes from these machines.
- Onboard the Bus: You can purchase a single-ride ticket with cash directly from the bus driver on most routes. However, please note that exact change is required.
Here are some additional details that might be helpful:
- Wave Card: Consider purchasing a Wave card, which is a reloadable fare card that you can use to pay for rides. Wave cards can be purchased at Rapid Central Station Information Center or any of the self-serve ticket vending machines.
- Fares: You can find information about current fares for single rides, day passes, and monthly passes on the Ride The Rapid website http://m.ridetherapid.org/.
Ride The Rapid Bus Fleet Photos
