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August 06 7:00 AM

Due to construction, Route 40 will be on detour starting Thursday August 8, 2026, until Monday October 26, 2026. Detour is, from Main, right on 27th, left on Pleasonton, right on White Water, U-Turn at round-a-bout, Right to Main to regular route.

August 06 4:30 AM

Outbound route 7 and 8 are on new detour. No stops will be missed.

August 03 5:30 PM

Stop closed on Americana and Shoreline. Temp stop placed long.

August 03 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 across the road on Pro Tech and Salt Creek SWC.

July 30 1:00 AM

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

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 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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Volunteer Driver Program

The Volunteer Driver program provides safe and reliable transportation to and from essential services — places like medical facilities, social services, nutrition sites, etc.

How it Works

The Volunteer Driver Program operates in both Ada County and Canyon County. Rides can be scheduled for any time of day but must be requested at least two business days prior to the day the ride is needed. Call VRT Customer Service at 208-345-7433 to schedule a ride.

  • Hours of operation: Rides may be requested at any time but are subject to the availability of drivers.
  • Cost: $5 per 12-mile segment and $0.50 per additional mile.
  • Volunteer Driver rides can take up to 4 passengers per trip at no extra cost

Want to become a volunteer driver?

To learn more, please call VRT Customer Service at 208-345-7433. If you have any additional questions or comments regarding the program, please email info@valleyregionaltransit.org.

Download the Volunteer Driver Application Packet