Students who do not qualify for free transportation are eligible to ride at a half-fare rate by scanning and showing their ID when boarding the bus. Half-Fare bus passes and tokens can be purchased at DART Central Station or local retailers such as Hy-Vee, Price Chopper or Cash Saver locations.

Bus service within the City of Lincoln.

Senior and disability transportation in coordination with the League of Human Dignity. Services include wheelchair accessibility on the regular route service, Handi-Van, and a reduced bus fare with a Senior Citizen Identification card or a Go For Less card.

Bus passes for those whose income is under 200% of poverty guidelines, call 476-1234 to find out if you qualify for the low income program or visit website for more information.

Offers a variety of services including monthly food and clothing distribution, family nights neighborhood events, summer youth enrichment classes, summer food program, low income bus passes, information and referral, and a computer center.

Senior coffee club meets weekly on Wednesdays starting at 9 am and a program begins at 9:30 am. Programs vary but generally topics of interest to seniors or topics proposed by the group.

Lead agency for Arnold Elementary Community Learning Center.

Child care - see separate listing.

Meeting space and volunteer opportunities available.

Pilot program to provide free bus, MOBY, and ORBT rides during Metro's regular service hours for any K-12 student in Omaha and the surrounding area.

High school students must show school-issued IDs when boarding. Students without school-issued ID, may receive a free Metro K-12 card by bringing proof of high school enrollment to the Metro office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm.

Elementary and middle school students can inform the bus operators that they are students.

Bus service within the City of Lincoln.

Senior and disability transportation in coordination with the League of Human Dignity. Services include wheelchair accessibility on the regular route service, Handi-Van, and a reduced bus fare with a Senior Citizen Identification card or a Go For Less card.

Bus passes for those whose income is under 200% of poverty guidelines, call 476-1234 to find out if you qualify for the low income program or visit website for more information.

DART offers a Half Fare program for people to ride for about half the cost of regular bus fare.

Who is Eligible
- Adults 65 and older
- Persons with disabilities
- Refugees
- Students (middle and high school)

Ride to Thrive Program:
DART's half-fare program; acceptance in the program is good for two years with options to renew eligibility.

Who is Eligible
- Individuals receiving food assistance
- Individuals receiving housing assistance
- Individuals receiving workforce assistance (including unemployment and childcare assistance)

How to Enroll in the Half Fare Program or DART's Ride to Thrive Program.

1. Go to the Customer Service window at DART Central Station, 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. Bring the required documents for your program, visit www.ridedart.com/halffare to see what documents are eligible.
2. Ask for a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive enrollment form and fill it out with your information. Students do not need to apply, but can simply show a current school year ID to buy passes.
3. A Customer Service member will review the form. This usually takes a few minutes unless more documentation is required.
4. If approved, your photo will be taken and you will be given a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive program ID card with your name and photo.
5. Use this ID card to pay with cash on the bus or to buy a bus pass. Ask Customer Service to add Half Fare or Ride to Thrive passes to your MyDART account if you are using the MyDART app to pay.

Cost to Ride:
Riders accepted into the Half Fare program or DART's Ride to Thrive program will receive an ID card* to use when they pay with cash on the bus or buy passes in the MyDART app, at Customer Service or at pass sales outlets. *Students with a current school year ID do not need a separate Half Fare ID card.

Local, Express and On Call (Does not include Paratransit service)
- Single Ride - $0.75
- Day Pass - $2.00
- Weekly Pass - $7.00
- Monthly Pass - $24.00
- Tokens (1 token = 1 ride) - 10/$7.50