Maple Grove will be closed from Overland to Victory starting 6/22 until 6/26. Route 28 will be on detour starting Monday 6/22. Outbound is from Maple Grove, Right Overland, Left Five Mile, Left Victory back to route. Inbound is from Victory, Right Five Mile, Right Overland, Left Maple Grove back to route. Stops on Maple Grove from Overland to Victory will be closed. No temp stops placed.
The stop at CWI Park and Ride will be closed June 18th and 19th. Stop at CWI Main will remain open.
Beginning June 8, routes 8, 10 and 40 will be stopping at 9th and Main due to Main Street Road closure. Visit our website for more information ridevrt.org/changes.
The inbound stop at Vista and Sun Rise Rim is closed due to construction. No temp stop has been placed. Please use the stop before at the Airport or at the stop after at Canal.
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.
Route 9 OB stop at State and Ellen's Ferry closed. No temp stop placed.
Stop at 9th & River will be closed due to construction from 5/11/2026 to 7/31/2026. No temp stop placed.
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.
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.
You can also sign up and get a Youth Ride Free card at any Boise Library!
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?
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