April 2025 Service Changes

Bus Service Adjustments as of April 7, 2025 SacRT is making service adjustments to improve connectivity and reliability. Changes will impact the route 210. Route 210 (La Riviera) To improve on-time performance, the 7:43 AM trip will depart 7 minutes earlier at 7:38 AM. All subsequent times will adjust accordingly. Click here for updated schedule. […]
SacRT Launches Tap2Ride Contactless Fare Payment Option on April 1, 2025

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is introducing a new, easier way for riders to pay their fares. Beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2025, SacRT will launch Tap2Ride, a contactless fare payment system on all buses and SacRT GO paratransit service vehicles. With Tap2Ride, riders can use their contactless debit or credit cards […]
Tap2Ride: A Faster, Easier Way to Pay for Your Ride

SacRT’s Tap2Ride program offers a contactless fare payment system designed to simplify your transit experience. Riders can enjoy a faster, more convenient way to pay for bus, light rail, and paratransit services. To ensure a smooth implementation, the Tap2Ride program is rolling out in two phases: Phase 1: Now Available Tap2Ride devices are installed on […]
Protecting Our Operators: They’re More Than Just Drivers

Respect the Ride. Respect the Driver. At SacRT, the safety of our riders and employees is our top priority. Behind the wheel, our bus operators are not just drivers—they are parents, neighbors, mentors, and friends. Every day, they ensure thousands of people get to their destinations safely. SacRT Is Committed to Safety Each day, bus operators […]
Shaping the Future of Transit: SacRT’s Comprehensive Operational Analysis

SacRT’s is embarking on a Comprehensive Operational Analysis. This effort will provide an opportunity to take a fresh look at our service offerings and will culminate in an update of both SacRT’s Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) and Long Range Transit Plan (LRTP). The SRTP includes planned service changes, fleet planning, and budget forecasts for […]
SacRT Announces Temporary Blue Line Service Disruption for Station Construction

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will temporarily close the Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station for platform construction from Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30, 2025. During this time, a bus bridge (shuttle bus between stations) will provide service between Globe Station and Cathedral Square Station to assist riders in reaching their […]
SacRT’s Next Transit Academy Class

NOTE: The application period for SacRT’s next Transit Academy class closed on Monday, April 21, 2025. SacRT’s Transit Academy is a free six-class course designed to educate and engage the public in SacRT’s planning process and how transit shapes our communities. Classes are held once a week over a six-week period, concluding with a graduation […]
Preguntas frecuentes sobre Tap2Ride
Preguntas generales ¿Qué es Tap2Ride? Tap2Ride es un sistema de pago de tarifas sin contacto que permite a los usuarios pagar los servicios de autobús, tren ligero y paratránsito con una tarjeta de débito o crédito con tecnología de pago sin contacto (“contactless”). ¿Cómo funciona Tap2Ride? Solo debe apoyar la tarjeta de débito o crédito […]
Tap2Ride – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Parking in Bus Stops Isn’t Just Illegal—It Blocks Access for Those Who Need It Most

An innovative new program between Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) and the City of Sacramento to tackle illegal parking at bus stops is winning positive reviews from riders, safety officials and advocates for the disabled. Known as the Bus Stop Enforcement Program, this initiative aims to improve accessibility and safety for all transit users and bus […]