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In announcing the free youth transportation program in the summer of 2016, Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender indicated the free youth transit program would provide students better access to schools, libraries, recreation and social events as well as save money for families and foster appreciation for public transportation among the City's youth. Gould says the parent orientation rides are a great opportunity for parents and children to ride together to learn about transit schedules, routes and boarding locations. Information requested includes student’s name, school, parent or guardian’s name, and a phone number for emergency contact purposes. Parents and guardians can contact Rapid Transit Service at 60 to register or go online to and click on the ‘Youth Ride Free’ button.

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Registration is required for the free transportation program. “It’s also a great option when that school car isn’t working or we have cold, inclement weather with icy roads.” The program is a free and convenient option for transportation to and from school for youth and anywhere along our fixed route system. “The service provides parents with peace of mind knowing there is a reliable option for getting their child to school. 'The ‘Youth Ride Free’ program continues to be a great success,” said Megan Gould-Stabile, RTS System manager. The number compares to 27,662 youth trips recorded during the same time period for the 2020-21 school year. From September through May – the 2021-22 school calendar - Rapid Transit System (RTS) recorded 33,101 youth passenger trips. More than 33,000 youth riders utilized the ‘Youth Ride Free’ program during the 2021-22 school year, a 17.9 percent increase over the number of youth riders using the program during the previous school year. Parents can ride free during this orientation period when accompanied by their school-aged child. As in previous years, RTS is offering a free ride orientation period beginning today (August 22) through August 29 for parents to become familiar with routes and schedules by boarding any of the RapidRide buses. This is the seventh consecutive year youth will be able to ride free on the RTS RapidRide bus system.Īs parents and students scamper to buy school clothes, sneakers and supplies, one of the key boxes on the school checklist that impacts many families is reliable transportation to and from school. The City’s Rapid Transit System (RTS) is again offering the ‘Youth Ride Free’ program for the 2022-23 school year.

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