RTC Rides Free to Honor Veterans on Nov. 11
Every RTC route and ride is free all day Wednesday, Nov. 11, with no ID or fare needed.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Military Jobs
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Riders across Reno and the rest of Washoe County will ride RTC buses and transit services for free on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Every RTC route and ride is covered for the full day, with no ID or fare required.
Why it matters
For many households the free day is a chance to try the valley's transit system without paying a fare, and it marks RTC's long-running practice of honoring veterans and active service members. The day is also meant to help people get comfortable riding the system.
The waiver covers every RTC route and ride for the full day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The extraction does not provide ridership figures or the cost of the waived fares for the day.
The players
Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC Washoe)
The regional transit agency that operates the bus and transit services across Reno and Washoe County and is offering the free day.
The details
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is offering free transit to everyone on Veterans Day, and the free service applies to every RTC route and ride for the full day. Riders need no ID or fare to board. On typical days, fares can be paid through the Transit App, Token Transit, or tap to pay.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: RTC free transit day for Veterans Day, with every route and ride free for the full day.
The Truckee Meadows View
RTC has offered free rides for veterans for many years, and this Veterans Day extends that tradition to every rider in the valley. The day is framed as RTC giving back to the community and as a way for people to become familiar with the transit system.
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, you can ride any RTC route in Reno or Washoe County without paying a fare or showing ID. It is a simple way to try the system before deciding whether it fits your regular commute.
The takeaway
Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, is a free-ride day on every RTC route. If you have been meaning to try the bus, that is the day to do it, and RTC's transit information page has the route details.
Further reading
For more on veterans' work and service in the area, see Military Jobs in our Reno coverage.
More information
Check the RTC Washoe transit information page for route details on the free day.
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