Buy your fare online beginning Oct 15, 2020 using the Token Transit mobile app.
Token Transit is the best way to buy your bus and Dial-a-ride tickets from WRTD. Token Transit has special fares that are only available in the app. It is contact-less, it is convenient, and it saves you money in many ways. For example, the Token Transit monthly pass is good for 30 days from the purchase date, as opposed to our traditional monthly pass that expires at the end of the month. Also, when you use Token Transit, you will be automatically upgraded to the cheapest pass as you buy multiple tickets throughout the day (i.e., upgrades to day-pass automatically, upgrades to monthly pass automatically as you buy multiple day-passes or 5-day passes), or month.
New fares and passes effective on Oct 15, 2020
| Routes | Ticket Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Local Routes | ||
| Full Fare Monthly Pass (good until the end of the month) | $40.00 | |
| Token Transit 30-day Monthly Pass (good for 30 days from the DATE OF PURCHASE!) | $40.00 | |
| Disabled Monthly Pass | $25.00 | |
| Ten Punch Pass | $12.00 - 1 Punch/ 1 Ticket | |
| 5-day pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) | $14.00 | |
| 5-day pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) - Disabled | $8.40 | |
| 5-day pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) - Senior over 60 | Donation | |
| Day Pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) | $3.50 | |
| Day Pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) - Person with a disability | $2.10 | |
| Day Pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) - Senior over 60 | Donation | |
| Single Fare | $1.25 | |
| Single Fare - Person with a Disability* | $0.75 | |
| Hunting Lodge Ticket (Bus 675) | $0.00 | |
| Single Fare- Senior over 60** | Donation | |
| Commuter Routes | ||
| 5-day Pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) | $22.00 | |
| Ten Punch Pass | $12.00 - 2 Punches/ 2 Tickets | |
| Single Fare | $2.75 | |
| Dial-A-Ride | ||
| Ten Punch Pass | $12.00 - 2 Punches/ 2 Tickets | |
| Single Fare | $3.00 | |
| Person 60 Years of Age and Over*** | $2.50 - Donations/ 1-way trip***** | |
| ADA Paratransit **** | ||
| Ten Punch Pass | $12.00 - 2 Punches/ 2 Tickets | |
| Single Fare | $2.50 | |
| All Routes | Children (age 4 & under) | No Charge |
* Must show medicare card or CT reduced fare ID upon boarding
** Must qualify for Area Agency on Aging funding
*** Must be certified as ADA paratransit eligible, visit www.ctada.com to apply
WRTD gratefully accepts donations from its users or any other interested parties. Donations are a crucial part of Dial-A-Ride funding. Make your donation when boarding the bus or send to: 28 South Frontage Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250.
Transfers
Transfer between WRTD Local Routes – Free
Transfer between WRTD Commuter Routes – Free
Transfer from WRTD Local Route to Commuter Route –
Buy your fare online beginning Oct 15, 2020 using the Token Transit mobile app.
Token Transit is the best way to buy your bus and Dial-a-ride tickets from WRTD. Token Transit has special fares that are only available in the app. It is contact-less, it is convenient, and it saves you money in many ways. For example, the Token Transit monthly pass is good for 30 days from the purchase date, as opposed to our traditional monthly pass that expires at the end of the month. Also, when you use Token Transit, you will be automatically upgraded to the cheapest pass as you buy multiple tickets throughout the day (i.e., upgrades to day-pass automatically, upgrades to monthly pass automatically as you buy multiple day-passes or 5-day passes), or month.
Token Transit How-to video
New fares and passes effective on Oct 15, 2020
| Routes | Ticket Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Local Routes | ||
| Full Fare Monthly Pass (good until the end of the month) | $40.00 | |
| Token Transit 30-day Monthly Pass (good for 30 days from the DATE OF PURCHASE!) | $40.00 | |
| Disabled Monthly Pass | $25.00 | |
| Ten Punch Pass | $12.00 - 1 Punch/ 1 Ticket | |
| 5-day pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) | $14.00 | |
| 5-day pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) - Disabled | $8.40 | |
| 5-day pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) - Senior over 60 | Donation | |
| Day Pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) | $3.50 | |
| Day Pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) - Person with a disability | $2.10 | |
| Day Pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) - Senior over 60 | Donation | |
| Single Fare | $1.25 | |
| Single Fare - Person with a Disability* | $0.75 | |
| Hunting Lodge Ticket (Bus 675) | $0.00 | |
| Single Fare- Senior over 60** | Donation | |
| Commuter Routes | ||
| 5-day Pass (Token Transit Mobile-App only) | $22.00 | |
| Ten Punch Pass | $12.00 - 2 Punches/ 2 Tickets | |
| Single Fare | $2.75 | |
| Dial-A-Ride | ||
| Ten Punch Pass | $12.00 - 2 Punches/ 2 Tickets | |
| Single Fare | $3.00 | |
| Person 60 Years of Age and Over*** | $2.50 - Donations/ 1-way trip***** | |
| ADA Paratransit **** | ||
| Ten Punch Pass | $12.00 - 2 Punches/ 2 Tickets | |
| Single Fare | $2.50 | |
| All Routes | Children (age 4 & under) | No Charge |
* Must show medicare card or CT reduced fare ID upon boarding
** Must qualify for Area Agency on Aging funding
*** Must be certified as ADA paratransit eligible, visit www.ctada.com to apply
WRTD gratefully accepts donations from its users or any other interested parties. Donations are a crucial part of Dial-A-Ride funding. Make your donation when boarding the bus or send to: 28 South Frontage Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250.
Transfers
Transfer between WRTD Local Routes – Free
Transfer between WRTD Commuter Routes – Free
Transfer from WRTD Local Route to Commuter Route – $1.50 or 1 punch
Transfers to and from other Transit Districts are also accepted
Posters describing the fares
The following posters describe the new fares and passes and were posted on buses on 4/10/2019. Click on the poster for the full resolution version.
UConn Students
UConn students with a valid U-Pass can ride for free on WRTD fixed route buses. UConn students can sign up at http://upass.uconn.edu/ Students from other Connecticut colleges and universities may also be eligible for U-Pass – click here for more information.
Mansfield Residents
The Town of Mansfield is offering a bus pass program for low income residents of the Town. For more information, visit the Town website.
Some changes were made to the program in August 2019. Please click here to view the poster with more information.
Reduced Fare
In order to ride WRTD at a reduced fare, you need to either have a Medicare card or a CT Reduced Fare ID card. If you have a Medicare card, then a separate photo ID card is not required. For more information, click here or contact the WRTD office.
Purchasing Tickets and Passes
Tickets and passes are available several ways:
- Purchase online with the Token Transit mobile app
- We also offer transitional fares and passes online on Squareup.com
- WRTD office at 28 South Frontage Road, Mansfield Center (cash, checks and credit cards)
- On the bus – ticket or pass will be mailed, allow five days for delivery (cash or check)
Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL
- When do the fares and passes change?
On May 6th the new fares will go into effect and the new passes will be accepted. - How long can I use my old passes?
– Old passes will not be sold after May 5, 2019.
– Any WRTD monthly passes issued before May 6, 2019 will expire at the end of June 2019.
– All other WRTD passes issued before May 6, 2019 that have not already expired will expire on April 30, 2020. You may have to pay additional cash to cover the fare. - Can I trade in my old passes for new passes?
– The general public cannot trade in their old passes for new passes.
– Agencies are encouraged to reach out to WRTD to trade in old stocks of ten-ride tickets. - Can I use my half fare Dial-A-Ride Tickets after May 6?
– Yes, but the client will have to pay the additional 25 cents with the ticket each time so they pay the new $3.00 fare. This will be possible until April 30, 2020 when the old tickets will be fully discontinued.
TEN PUNCH PASSES
- What happens if I only have one punch left on my Ten Punch Pass but my ride costs 2 punches?
The driver will take the final punch on your existing card and then you will either pay $1.25 into the farebox or present a new Ten Punch Pass for the other punch. - Can I give my ten punch pass to someone else?
Yes. A ten punch pass can be shared between several people – as long as the person trying to ride has the pass with them to be punched when they need it!
MONTHLY PASSES
- How do I know what date will be stamped on my monthly pass?
– Monthly passes are now issued by calendar month.
– If the order is received after the 15th of the month the pass will be issued for the following month.
– This means if you order on 5/7 you will get a pass for May 1 – 31, and if you order on 5/16 you will get a pass for June 1 – 30. - Can I use my monthly pass at the end of the month before?
– No. If you have a June pass, it can only be used in June. - Can I give my monthly pass to a friend?
– No. As stated on the back of the passes, the passes are non-transferrable. When you receive your new pass you will need to write your name on it. - Can I purchase two monthly passes at once?
No. You can only purchase the “current” monthly pass – depending on the date of the month. See question 1 for more details. - Can I get a transfer ticket with a local monthly pass?
No. You will need to show your pass again to board a different local route since your pass allows unlimited rides.
DIAL-A-RIDE SENIOR PROGRAM
- Who is eligible for the free ride program?
– Senior aged 60 and above are eligible to ride for free under the WRTD Dial-A-Ride Senior Program. - How is the free ride program funded?
– The program is funded through a grant from the Senior Resources Agency on Aging, using Title III funds from the Older Americans Act. - Is there a cost to use the Dial-A-Ride service?*****
– While the service is offered at no charge to eligible seniors, there is a suggested donation of $2.50 per one-way trip to help cover the costs not funded by the grant. - How can I donate?
– Donations can be made anonymously in the vehicle cash boxes. You can donate in cash or by check payable to WRTD Dial-A-Ride. Checks can be mailed to the WRTD office. - Why are donations asked?
– Donations are requested to help subsidize the gap between the grant funding and the actual cost of providing the service, ensuring the continuation and quality of the program.