SMART Cards are permanent, reloadable fare cards that only need to be held close to or waved over the SMART Card reader target on the farebox. Since SMART Cards use RFID technology, you won't even have to take your SMART Card out of your purse or wallet to use it!

The 31 Day Pass is good for unlimited rides during a 31 day period. The pass is activated by dropping it into the slot on top of the farebox - the valid dates will be printed on the pass so you'll know when it expires. Once activated, you just slide the pass through the slot on the top right side and you'll be good to go.

News
Timepoint change-International Dr. stop on Yellow Route


ROUTE CHANGES starting Monday, January 2nd


Building Hours at the Transit Center


Bicycle Racks installed on the LTVs


"Nuevo!" - Mapas de Sistema en Espanol


Tokens will expire June 30th


Reduced Fare

A Reduced-Fare ID Card or a Medicare Card is required for all discount rates. Click here to find out how to obtain a Reduced-Fare ID Card (available to qualified) individuals: persons with disabilities, senior citizens 65 and older, and students with valid ID).



e-Alert: Timepoint change-INTERNATIONAL DR. stop on Yellow Route on Red Route, Blue Route, Yellow Route, Orange Route, Green Route, Purple Route, Brown Route
e-Alert: ROUTE CHANGES starting Monday, January 2nd on Red Route, Blue Route, Yellow Route, Orange Route, Green Route, Purple Route, Brown Route
e-Alert: NEW Stop on the Yellow Route on Red Route, Blue Route, Yellow Route, Orange Route, Green Route, Purple Route, Brown Route
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Welcome to Rider, serving the communities of Concord and Kannapolis, North Carolina.  All buses are ADA accessible and designed to connect you with the people you want to see and places you want to be. Rider Transit is Title VI compliant.

CATS Connection
Rider connects to CATS at the following locations:
Concord Mills Mall
Home Depot
The Village/Big Lots
704.920.RIDER [7433]
TDD 1.800.735.8262
 
Community Transit Headline

Now citizens of Cabarrus & Rowan Counties can get information on RIDER, Rowan Express, Salisbury Transit, Concord Express (CATS), Cabarrus Links and the new East Rowan Express all at one number.  Getting from here to there (and back!) is easier than ever.  Call 704.795.2623.