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FlexRIDE On-Demand Service

FLEXRIDE TRANSIT SERVICE

Try RTC’s FlexRIDE curbside-to-curbside transit service available in select areas of Sparks/Spanish Springs, Somersett/Verdi, South Meadows and North Valleys.

Scheduling a FlexRIDE is done by using the RTC Connect app on your smartphone or tablet, or by calling a dispatcher at (775) 335-0035. Schedule your ride at your desired travel time and the ride can be expected to arrive to the curbside closest to your location, average wait time is 20 minutes but could take up to 1 hour. Fares will be the same as the standard RTC RIDE fares.

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ATTENTION ALL RTC ACCESS AND RTC FLEXRIDE RIDERS

We’re thrilled to announce the new RTC CONNECT app and RTC Web Portal!
These tools are designed to make scheduling and managing your RTC ACCESS Paratransit and RTC FlexRIDE On-Demand rides easier than ever

With the RTC CONNECT app or RTC Web Portal, you can:
✅ Schedule RTC ACCESS Paratransit and RTC FlexRIDE On-Demand rides
✅ Track your ride with real-time arrival updates
✅ View, modify, or cancel current and future trips
✅ Manage all your ride details in one place

HOW TO SCHEDULE A RIDE

Scheduling a FlexRIDE trip is quick and easy via:

FlexRIDE Wait Times and Fares

  • Trips are scheduled at your preferred travel time with an average wait time of 20 minutes (up to 1 hour during peak times).
  • FlexRIDE fares match standard RTC RIDE fares.

WATCH TO LEARN HOW TO USE RTC FLEXRIDE SERVICE


RTC ACCESS RIDERS

Eligible riders can now book or cancel their trips using:

Important: Cancelling RTC ACCESS Trips

  • Cancel on the day of service at least one hour before your 20-minute ready window to avoid a late cancellation penalty.
  • Late cancellations are treated as no-shows. For more details, refer to the “No-shows and Late Cancellation” section in the Rider Guide.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

  • Only $2.00 per trip!
  • Reduced fare rides are $1.00
  • Drivers do not accept cash. Only Token Transit or RTC RIDE Bus Passes will be accepted. Drivers may not accept tips.

North Valleys FlexRIDE zone map

FLEXRIDE TRANSIT SERVICE – NORTH VALLEYS

Weekday – 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday (Holidays) – 6:20 AM to 9:00 PM

SERVICE AREA:

  • Bonanza Casino
  • North Hills Shopping Center
  • Washoe Sheriff’s Department
  • Rancho San Rafael
  • TMCC/DRI

Spanish Springs Service Area Map

FLEXRIDE TRANSIT SERVICE – SPARKS/SPANISH SPRINGS

Weekday – 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday (Holidays) – 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM

SERVICE AREA:

  • Coconut Bowl & Wild Island
  • Harbour Cove Dr Apartment Complexes
  • Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living
  • Sparks City Hall
  • The Village at D’Andrea
  • Walmart Pyramid Way
  • Spanish Springs Business Park
  • Sierra Crest Senior Apartment Homes
  • RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA
  • Iron Horse Shopping Center
  • Northern Nevada Medical Center
  • Cascades of Sierra
  • Sparks Senior Center

South Meadows Service Area

FLEXRIDE TRANSIT SERVICE – SOUTH MEADOWS

Seven Days a Week – 6:20 AM to 9:00 PM

SERVICE AREA:

  • Summit Reno Mall
  • UNR Redfield Campus
  • Walmart
  • DMV
  • Winco Foods
  • Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center
  • VA Reno Regional Office

FlexRIDE Area

FLEXRIDE TRANSIT SERVICE – VERDI/SOMERSETT

Weekdays – 5:30 am – 11:00 pm

SERVICE AREA:

  • Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
  • Lawlor Station @ UNR
  • Sharlands Terrace Apartments
  • Gold Ranch Casino
  • Sierra Ridge Health and Wellness Suites
  • Raley’s at Robb / Mae Anne