Veterans Ride Free | Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) Central Station

620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Eligibility

Open to Polk County Veterans

Required documents

One of the following identification cards must be used to receive rides for free: Veterans Affairs hospital card, Retired military service ID, Iowa license with veteran status, Veterans Identification Card or Polk County Veterans Affairs issued photo ID

Hours

Mon-Fri 5 am-11 pm, Sat 6 am-10 pm, Sun 7 am-6 pm Customer Service Mon-Sat 7 am-5 pm

Voice·

Main Phone

Website

https://www.ridedart.com

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Show a valid veterans ID when getting on the bus

Fees

None

Service area

Polk County, IA

Other Information

Special Programs

Military Connected

Provides free rides for veterans on DART Local, Express, and On Call service. Paratransit and DART RideShare programs are not eligible.

Last assured

07/14/2025

What's Here

Local Bus Services

Providing organization

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)

Regional and local public transportation.