Due to construction on 15th & Resseguie, buses will, for Outbound from Fort, use 13th to Sherman to 15th and for Inbound from 15th, use Sherman to 13th to Fort. No stops are missed.
Inbound stop on State and 11th is closed, temporary stop placed at State and 12th near side.
Inbound stops at Americana & Ann Morrison and Americana & Shoreline closed. Temp stop placed far side of Shoreline. No temp stop placed for Ann Morrison, please use American & Latah stop if needed.
Outbound stops at Americana & Shoreline and Americana & Ann Morrison closed. Temp stop placed far side of Ann Morrison. No temp stop placed for Shoreline, please use River & 15th stop if needed.
Inbound State and Pierce Park stop closed, no temp placed due to construction.
Stop at CWI Main Campas in Nampa will be closed due to construction. Temporary stop will be in the parking lot in front of the Main Academic Building
Route 16: Stops on 1st & Idaho and 1st & Bannock will be closed. Please use the bus stop on Main & 1st.
18 or under? VRT is partnering with the City of Boise to offer unlimited rides all summer long (May 1 to August 31) to youth traveling in the Treasure Valley! Available for any VRT service in Boise, Garden City, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell.
Sign up online below or in-person at any VRT Customer Service desk.
Please submit one form per youth.
VRT is excited to partner with the City of Boise to provide free bus passes to youth 18 and under, traveling in the Treasure Valley from May 1 to August 31, 2026.
This pilot program, designed for the summers of 2026 and 2027, is funded by the City of Boise through a grant from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation and advances goals in the City’s 2025 Youth Roadmap, which calls for reducing transportation barriers so young people can access opportunities across the region.
Did you know high school students in the Boise School District can ride the bus for free? Just show your school ID to your driver and get on board!
Did you know children 5 and under ride free with a fare-paying passenger? Just let your driver know when you board!
*includes Boise High, Borah High, Capital High, Timberline High, Frank Church High School, Community Based Education Training Program (CBET), Student Transition Education Program (STEP), and Boise Alternative to Suspension and Expulsion (BOSS)
We’ve made it easy to learn more about Youth Ride Free with How to Ride information, a partner toolkit, sponsorship opportunities, questions and answers, and more!
Curious about how to use Youth Ride Free now that you have a pass? Check out our how-to guide for summer travel.
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We’ve made it easy to spread the word about Youth Ride Free with printable and shareable goods.
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We’re looking for community partners to help support and expand the impact of VRT Youth Ride Free. Interested?
Learn moreMay 7 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Youth Ride Free: Connecting Boise’s Next Generation to Opportunity First Thursday at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) May 1 | 6:30-7:30 PM Join Jason Rose, Chief Communications Officer, from Valley Regional Transit for an engaging conversation about the Youth Ride Free Summer Program (2026 & 2027)—a bold, community-powered initiative removing transportation barriers for young people across the Treasure Valley.
RSVP NowMay 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ever wonder what's underneath downtown Boise? Join Keep Boise Cool and Valley Regional Transit for a behind-the-scenes tour of Main Street Station — Boise's underground transit hub — followed by a group bus ride through the city. Learn how public transit connects our community and how hopping on the bus can be one of the easiest climate choices you make. No bus experience needed, VRT staff will be there to answer all your questions. Meet at Main Street station, and we will explore together from there! Questions? Contact climateaction@cityofboise.org
May 16 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 16 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: JUMP – Downtown Boise Valley Regional Transit is excited to join the Boise Public Library for the Summer Reading & Learning Celebration—an interactive, family-friendly kickoff to summer learning across the Treasure Valley.