RTD Zero Fare

2023 Zero Air for Better Air

During July and August 2023, RTD offered zero fares across its system as part of the Zero Fare for Better Air initiative. This collaborative, statewide initiative, made possible by Colorado Senate Bill 22-180, in partnership with the Colorado Energy Office, was designed to reduce ground-level ozone by increasing the use of public transit. Fares were “Zero” (in effect, free) on RTD from July 1st to August 31st, during Colorado’s high ozone season.

July 2023 vs June 2023 Ridership (Month-to-Month Comparison)

Bus

Jul 2023: 3,769,000
Jun 2023: 3,142,000

19.96%

Light Rail

Jul 2023: 1,154,000
Jun 2023: 1,061,000

8.77%

Commuter Rail

Jul 2023: 883,000
Jun 2023: 757,000

16.64%

Whole System

Jul 2023: 6,066,000
Jun 2023: 5,198,000

16.70%

July 2023 vs July 2022 Ridership (Year-to-Year Comparison)

Bus

Jul 2023: 3,769,000
Jun 2023: 2,873,000

31.19%

Light Rail

Jul 2023: 1,154,000
Jun 2023: 1,223,000

-5.64%

Commuter Rail

Jul 2023: 883,000
Jun 2023: 724,000

21.96%

Whole System

Jul 2023: 6,066,000
Jun 2023: 5,209,000

16.45%

RTD July 2023 Monthly Financial Statement

2022 Zero Air for Better Air

The 2022 Zero Air for Better Air initiative ran during August 2022 and provided “zero” (free) fares across the RTD system. It was made possible by Colorado Senate Bill 22-180, which was designed to reduce ground-level ozone by increasing the use of public transit.