GoRaleigh Fares & Passes
Know Your Fare. Ride with Ease.
GoRaleigh offers simple and flexible ways to pay for your ride. Whether you prefer to use your phone, a smartcard, or cash, we've got you covered.
Passengers can pay using:
- The Umo Mobile App
- An UMO Card
- Cash (exact change only)
- Physical Paper Bus Pass (Can be purchased with cash or credit card at the GoRaleigh Station Information Booth)
Seniors age 65+ ride for free with a valid ID.
Youth ages 13–18 also ride free after enrolling in our GoPass program using the Umo platform.
Persons with disabilities and Medicare cardholders are eligible for Reduced Fare—half the regular price—with proper ID. Medicare cardholders can get a GoRaleigh Reduced Fare ID card at the GoRaleigh Information Booth by presenting their Medicare card.
We also offer fare-free passes for income-qualified riders through our convenient Reduced Fare programs.
To learn more and find the best fare option for you, visit GoRaleigh.org or stop by the GoRaleigh Station Information Booth.
Fare Type | Full Fare | Reduced Fare |
|---|---|---|
One-Way Fare | $1.25 | $0.60 |
Local Day Pass | $2.50 | $1.25 |
7-Day Pass | $12.00 | $6.00 |
31-Day Pass | $40.00 | $20.00 |
* Persons with Disabilities, Medicare Card Holders and Teens 13-19: When paying a Reduced Fare a GoRaleigh ID must be shown. | ||
GoRaleigh Fare Options
Single Ride Fare - $1.25
Fares can be paid through the UMO app, an UMO card or through cash on the bus
UMO App: Download through the Apple Store or Google Play Store
UMO Card: Learn how to pick up a card here.
Cash: Pay in EXACT change when getting on the bus.
- Insert your cash and coins into the farebox. The location for the bill-slot and coin-drop is the lower right corner. The farebox will not accept bills over $20. Bills should be flat and unfolded. Drop coins one at a time.
- If you do not have exact change, you will not receive cash back. If you are due more than $1 in change, you will need to ask the driver for you to be issued a Change Card that can be used on future bus rides. The value of the Change Card will be printed on the back.
Single Ride Discount Half Fare - $0.60
Discount Fare is available for persons with disabilities.
Customers must present a valid GoRaleigh RF ID card.
Half Fare for Medicare Card Users - $0.60
Customers must present a valid Medicare Card at the GoRaleigh Station information booth to receive a GoRaleigh RF ID.
Single Ride Fare - Seniors, Age 65 or Older - Free
Customers must present a valid GoRaleigh ID Card.
Single Ride Fare - Youth, Age 13-18 - Free
Free with Youth GoPass. Learn more: GoTriangle.org/regional-enrollment-portal
Single Ride Fare - Youth, Age 12 or Younger - Free
No ID Card required, except for youth taller than 60 inches. See below.
Transit Assistance Program (TAP) - Free
Are you an adult age 19-64 who qualifies for Medicaid or SNAP/EBT benefits? Or is your household income below $35,000? You can ride GoRaleigh buses for free with TAP card.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
GoRaleigh Access Fare per Trip - $2.50
Riders must be eligible for this program: Learn More: GoRaleigh Access Eligibility
Fare Capping
Fare caps are the maximum amount a rider would pay in a given period of time using your GoPass.
Discounts
- Children age 12 and younger ride for free with an adult.
- Youth ages 13 - 18 can qualify for free fare. (Without qualifying, youth pay the discounted fare.)
- Seniors age 65 and older can qualify for free fare.
- Passengers with disabilities can qualify for discounted fare.
- Transit Assistance Pass option.
Mobile Ticketing
Mobile Ticketing through UMO.