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Service AlertsService Changes on ART Bus Routes Effective January 6, 2025: Starting January 6th, 2025, there will be minor adjustments to ART bus routes 45, 56 and 75. These adjustments are being made to improve on-time performance. We encourage all riders to review the updated schedules as they are posted in the coming weeks. Thank you for riding with ART! View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsART Alert - Holiday Service: In observance of the Christmas Day holiday, ART 41, 42, 45, 51, 55 & 87 will operate on Sunday schedules. All other ART routes will not be operated. Happy Holidays! View all ART Alerts

Student iRide Card – Fare-Free Program Important Update!

March 14, 2023

 

Changes starting May 1

The Student iRide SmarTrip card lets Arlington students ride ART for free. When value is added, it also works on Metrobus, Metrorail, and regional bus systems for the regular fare

Currently, students who do not have an iRide SmarTrip card have been able to ride for free by showing their student ID when boarding an ART bus. However, starting May 1, 2023, students must have an iRide card to continue to ride ART for free. After April 30, students without an iRide SmarTrip card will have to show their student ID and pay $1.00 cash when boarding an ART bus. Students without an iRide SmarTrip card or who don’t show their student ID will have to pay the regular fare of $2.00.

Students may get an iRide SmarTrip card at a Commuter Store or through the Transportation Coordinator at their school.


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