Application Options
Individuals 18 years of age and under, as well as those 65 and over, are eligible to ride the City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) fixed-routes for free if able to meet program qualifications. State issued photo ID required.
Passengers of this programs which will requires anyone 18 or Under / 65 or Older to apply for the program via online or at the RTS Admin Building to continue riding fare free. They can receive either a digital or physical pass.
Beginning March 31, 2025, All passengers must either pay the fare or show a valid pass.
Both the Gainesville City Commission and Alachua County Commission approved an agreement to jointly fund this RTS program. (NOT INCLUDED in this program are Gator Aider transit – between various park-and-ride locations and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during football season and other special events.)
NOTE: It is a crime to refuse to pay a fare or attempt to evade payment of fare. Violators may be prosecuted under 812.015 Florida Statutes.