
CURRENT STATUS ON NCRTD ROUTES:
NOTE ON DEMAND SERVICE:
Passengers whose route is currently operating on a temporary Demand may reserve a ride FROM any designated stop on the route TO any designated stop on the route within the service hours. Passengers must reserve a ride at least 24 hours in advance by calling 505-629-4725 ext. 1.
Please refer to the ROUTES section to determine the latest information on your route.
NCRTD STATEMENT ON MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19:
North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Buses provide vital transportation services within north central New Mexico. The District respects that people may be feeling anxiety and concern about the safety of public transit in the regards to COVID-19; we take this very seriously. We continue to clean and disinfect our vehicles daily and regularly utilize a disinfecting fogger. Our top priorities are to continue service to the public, and to keep them and our employees healthy and safe. Thank you for partnering with us to help prevent the spread of any germs and flu. The District asks that anyone experiencing flu symptoms refrain from boarding our vehicles. Thank you for partnering with us to help keep our community safe.
FACE COVERINGS ARE ENCOURAGED.
DEMAND SERVICE
RIO ARRIBA COUNTY/ESPAÑOLA DEMAND
The NCRTD provides demand service within 15 miles of the Española Transit Center on Paseo Oñate in Española if within Rio Arriba County. For more information, please consult the Demand Policies and Procedures (below), or call 866-206-0754.
TAOS COUNTY/TOWN OF TAOS DEMAND
The RTD Chile Ride provides demand service within a 3/4 boundary on either side of the Chile Line Red route. Please call 505-629-4725 to schedule in advance — by at least the day prior.
FIXED ROUTE FLEX
We also offer a 3/4 mile flex from any fixed route for a cost of $10.00 to the general public. Please call 505-629-4725 to request this service.
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Reservation service shall be available for any trip. Requests for reservation service must be made at least 1day prior up to 4 days in advance on a first come, first served basis. Same-day reservations are accepted on a space available basis.
Requests for service shall be accepted from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the service day. Reservations for service on Monday or the day after a holiday shall be received on the NCRTD’s voice messaging service. Whenever possible a return trip will be scheduled.
Please notify us of any cancellations immediately. Thank you.
FARES
The fare for demand-response service is $1.00 one-way for curb to curb service. The fare for approved door to door service is $1.00 one-way. Payment for the fare must be in cash and in the exact amount. Payment is due at the time of boarding.
Passenger companions and personal care attendants shall pay a fare of $1.00 one way. Additional guests will be scheduled on a space available basis, payment of the fare must be in cash and in the exact amount. All fares shall be paid at the time of boarding.