Fares & Passes

COVID-19

COVID-19 Updates & Information

Learn the latest impacts on service and what we're doing at TheRide to keep our riders and drivers safe from COVID-19. 

COVID-19 Updates & Information

Ways to Pay

One-Way Fares

Pay by cash or token. One way fares offer occasional riders flexibility on fixed-route buses.

Day Passes

Buy a 1-Day Pass for 24 hours of unlimited rides on our fixed route buses. Ideal for visitors exploring the area.

30-Day Passes

Hop on our fixed route buses as often as needed for a 30-Day period. Ideal for regular riders.

Where to Pay

  • When Boarding

    Pay for a one-way fare when you board the bus using cash or tokens.

    Get Fare Information

  • In-Person

    Purchase day passes, 30-Day passes, and scrip coupons in-person at one of our designated outlets.

    Find A Location Near You

  • Online

    Pre-purchase day passes, 30-Day passes, and scrip coupons online. Fare merchandise will be shipped to your mailing address. Mobile and e-tickets are not available at this time.

    Visit Online Store

Transfers

If you use more than one bus route to reach your destination, ask your bus driver for a transfer card. Transfers on our fixed-route services are free and valid for 90 minutes from the time they are issued. A transfer can't be used for a return trip on the same route.

Transfers from ExpressRide routes are valid on fixed-route service. Riders pay an additional $4.75 to use a fixed-route transfer on an ExpressRide route.

Transfers may not be used to connect between TheRide’s fixed-route service and the following services:

  • FlexRide
  • A-Ride
  • AirRide
  • FootballRide

Discounts

TheRide offers discounts for eligible individuals on select transportation services. Eligibility may be based on age, income level, or disability. TheRide also works with local businesses to offer employer-sponsored discount programs.

Get Discount Details

getDowntown go!pass

Find out if your employer participates in getDowntown's go!pass program. This program provides unlimited use of TheRide's fixed route buses and discounts on other commuter services to qualified individuals.

Student Services

TheRide works closely with academic institutions in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area to create sponsored programs for students, faculty, and staff.