Press Release
For Immediate Release
June 2, 2026
Contact
Jeffrey Pfeifer
Manager of Public Affairs and Community Engagement
(734) 973-6500
JApfeifer@TheRide.org
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), Ann Arbor District Library (AADL), and Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) are partnering again this summer to provide Free Ride Weekends. This is in coordination with the AADL Summer Game and the YDL Summer Challenge.
Every Saturday and Sunday from June 13 to August 30, library cardholders can ride any of TheRide local fixed-route buses for free. All you need to do is show the driver your valid Ann Arbor District Library card or valid Ypsilanti District Library card when boarding the bus!
While riding, look for codes to earn points during the games. The AADL Summer Game code sign inside the bus has a code to earn 1,000 points, which can be used to earn awesome Summer Game shop prizes. Each bus has the same code inside, so it’s easy to find! When you see the code, visit play.aadl.org, enter the code, and get 1,000 points. The YDL Summer Challenge code sign earns you a badge and points you can put towards a prize through August 23. Visit YpsiLibary.org/Summer for more details.
TheRide and AADL have created fun ways to get even more Summer Game prizes:
- Find a Summer Game code on AADL ads on the outside of several buses for 500 points.
- Starting June 13, find a Summer Game code hidden on TheRide.org. Click on “BTC Updates” on TheRide’s homepage to learn about the temporary Blake Transit Closure and find the Summer Game code for 100 points.
The AADL Summer Game and YDL Summer Challenge are great ways to enjoy your summer and use TheRide free of charge. Remember, just show your valid AADL or YDL library card when boarding the bus and ride any of TheRide’s local fixed-routes for free Saturdays and Sundays from June 13 – August 30.
As a reminder, the Blake Transit Center is temporarily closed due to construction on Fourth Avenue and downtown Ann Arbor boarding locations have moved to Fifth Ave. and Washington St.
For more information on TheRide’s routes and schedules and to plan your trip, visit TheRide.org.