RTD launches mobile ticketing for users to bypass lines and avoid ticket vending machines

Regional Transportation District (RTD) has launched the RTD Mobile Ticketing app to enable Day Pass users to bypass lines and avoid a stop at ticket vending machines. It is available for Apple and Android devices. Currently, the app supports Local and Regional/ Airport day Passes with a Local Day Pass entitling users to unlimited trips on local and limited bus routes, and rail travel in up to 2 rail fare zones. It also allows local trips, Regional and SkyRide routes and Call-n-Ride service for one RTD
November 7, 2017 Read time: 2 mins

Regional Transportation District (RTD) has launched the RTD Mobile Ticketing app to enable Day Pass users to bypass lines and avoid a stop at ticket vending machines. It is available for Apple and Android devices.
 
Currently, the app supports Local and Regional/ Airport day Passes with a Local Day Pass entitling users to unlimited trips on local and limited bus routes, and rail travel in up to 2 rail fare zones. It also allows local trips, Regional and SkyRide routes and Call-n-Ride service for one RTD service day. The Day Pass expires at the end of the RTD service day at 2:59 a.m. on the day after purchase and is not valid in the airport fare zone.
 
A Regional/Airport Day Pass allows users unlimited bus and rail trips in all fare zones, including airport zone, and Call-n-Ride service for one RTD service day. The pass expires at the end of the RTD service day at 2:59 a.m. on the day after purchase.

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