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July 30 1:00 AM

Route 5 bus 714 is running 12 down due to traffic

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July 30 1:00 AM

Route 2 bus 759 is running 10 down due to traffic

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July 30 1:00 AM

Route 7 bus 714 is running 11 down due to traffic

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July 30 1:00 AM

Route 3 bus 756 is running 10 down due to traffic

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July 30 1:00 AM

Route 3 bus 723 is running 11 down due to traffic

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July 30 1:00 AM

Route 29 bus 706 is running 11 down due to traffic

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July 14 5:00 AM

Route 29 Stops at Overland & Owyhee on both sides have been closed and temp stops placed on each side, far side of the intersection.

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July 14 4:00 AM

Route 28 is on small detour at Frank Church High School; The stop on Pro Tech and Salt Creek SEC is closed, we have a temp stop placed crossed the road on Pro Tech and Salt Creek SWC.

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July 06 4:00 AM

The stop on Latah and Alpine towards MSS is closed for construction and temp stop placed on the far-side of the R&R tracks.

July 01 4:00 AM

Inbound stop on State and 11th is closed, temporary stop placed at State and 12th near side.

June 04 4:00 AM

Outbound and inbound will be on long term detour at Fort and 15th area due to construction. No stops will be missed for both routes.

June 01 2:00 AM

Route 9 OB stop at State and Ellen's Ferry closed. No temp stop placed.

May 15 4:00 AM

Inbound State and Pierce Park stop closed, no temp placed due to construction.

March 02 1:00 AM

Route 16: Stops on 1st & Idaho and 1st & Bannock will be closed. Please use the bus stop on Main & 1st.

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Youth Ride Free

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.

You can also sign up and get a Youth Ride Free card at any Boise Library!

Sign Up

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.

Read the 2025 Youth Roadmap

HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE BOISE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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!

Children 5 & under

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)

Youth Ride Free Resources

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!

  • How to Ride

    Curious about how to use Youth Ride Free now that you have a pass? Check out our how-to guide for summer travel.

    Learn more

  • Questions + Answers

    Questions about Youth Ride Free? We have answers!

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  • Partner Toolkit

    We’ve made it easy to spread the word about Youth Ride Free with printable and shareable goods.

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  • Sponsorship Opportunities

    We’re looking for community partners to help support and expand the impact of VRT Youth Ride Free. Interested?

    Learn more

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