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April 01 1:00 AM

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

April 01 12:00 AM

Route 9 stop at State & Pierce Park is closed due to road construction. No temp stop placed.

March 20 6:00 AM

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

March 12 7:00 AM

VRT Access, Beyond Access, and On-Demand share vehicles for more efficient trips. Learn more at ridevrt.org/comingling.

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March 12 4:00 AM

Route 10 stop at State and Ellen's Ferry closed. No temp stop placed.

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March 12 3:00 AM

Route 10 temporarily stops upstairs at Main & 8th instead of downstairs at Main Street Station due to construction. Visit ridevrt.org/news for more information.

March 12 3:00 AM

Route 16 temporarily stops upstairs at Main & 8th instead of downstairs at Main Street Station due to construction. Visit ridevrt.org/news for more information.

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March 12 1:00 AM

Route 2 Inbound stop at Broadway and Targee is closed and temp stop has been placed on the near side.

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 - How to Ride

Welcome to Youth Ride Free with Valley Regional Transit. If you have your pass, you’re all set to ride FREE this summer! Still need a pass? Sign up here.

Enter your starting place and end destination using our Trip Planner or use the Umo Mobility app to find your way. Google or Apple Maps also work! Just tap the bus symbol.

Need help planning your bus trip? We can help! Email your trip details to youth@ridevrt.org.

PRO TIP: Select “Start” after you plan your trip in Umo for live directions!

 

Image showing a cellphone with the screen depicting the VRT homepage on the Umo Mobility App

If you have your pass, you’re all set to ride FREE this summer!

YOUTH RIDE FREE MOBILE APP Code
  1. Open the Umo app and log into your account or create a new one
  2. Open the Menu and select “Redeem Benefit Code”
  3. Enter your Youth Ride Pass code (check your email!)
  4. Your pass will appear in your Umo wallet!
YOUTH RIDE FREE CARD

You’ll be able to start using your Youth Ride Free card on May 1st!

Still need a pass? Sign up here.

Remember to…
  • Go to your bus stop before your bus is scheduled to arrive. It’s best to arrive a few minutes early!
  • Check the bus route number and stop ID on the sign to make sure you’re in the right spot (for example, AB209). Let us know if you have questions about your stop — the bus stop ID could come in handy!
PRO TIP: Get to know the system! Enter your address or bus stop ID to see in our Interactive System Map to see what’s nearby.

Your ride has arrived!
  • Hop on the bus. When your bus arrives, give the driver a wave to let them know you want to ride.
  • Have your pass ready. As you board, tap your card or scan your code on the Umo reader.
  • Enjoy the ride. Grab a seat and have a good trip! Audio and visual announcements will let you know upcoming stops. Plus, VRT buses have free wi-fi onboard!
  • Be on your way. When the bus approaches your stop, pull the yellow cord to let the driver know you want to get off. When the bus comes to a stop, exit through the back door to let other passengers board through the front.
Remember to…
  • Follow the rules of riding and be respectful to drivers and other riders
  • Bike + Ride if it works for your trip. Just use the bike rack on the front of the bus!
  • Only bring a drink if it has a sealed lid. Otherwise? No food or drink please!
PRO TIP: Check the digital sign on the front of the bus to make sure it’s your route (some bus stops serve more than one route).

Stay Connected

Follow along & tag us in your rides 🚌✨
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Use #YouthRideFree so we can share your adventures. You might get featured!

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Let us know if you have any questions!

Download our How to Ride graphic so you can refer to it when needed!

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