River Valley Transit

02/23/2025

Have you tried Tap & Ride yet? It’s the easiest and lowest cost way to travel!

02/09/2025

We are running a regular schedule but expect some delays. Get real-time bus locations in the Transit App or at https://rivervalleytransit.com/real-time-bus-tracking/

10/09/2024

Tap & Ride is here! Try contactless fare payments on-board River Valley Transit and CTtransit Meriden fixed route buses. For more information, visit https://rivervalleytransit.com/tapridect/

10/09/2024

Excited to have the opportunity to pilot this convenient way for our customers to pay and save money!

Connecticut Launches Tap and Ride Pilot Program for Contactless Payments on Public Transit

PRESS RELEASE STORY

The announced the launch of its new pilot program, which allows customers to pay for their by tapping their Visa or Mastercard branded debit card, credit card, or mobile wallet at contactless payment readers on River Valley Transit and CT transit Meriden Division buses.

Riders can also use their smart devices as well like cell phones and watches for the contactless payment.

This project marks a major step in modernizing public transportation in Connecticut, providing a seamless and secure way for customers to quickly pay while boarding the bus in select service areas. No downloads or signups are necessary.

“Contactless payments have become a part of everyday life. We want our transit customers to have a quick and convenient experience when it comes to paying fares, one that doesn’t require them to have exact change or even download a mobile app," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer.

Here’s what customers need to know when using Tap & Ride:

Tap & Ride is a pilot program only available on River Valley Transit fixed routes, and CTtransit Meriden division local routes 561, 563, 564, 565, 566, and 567.

Only contactless enabled Visa or Mastercard branded products are accepted at this time.

On your first tap of the day, you will be charged $1.75. You can transfer and tap for free on any bus with the Tap & Ride contactless payment readers for two hours after your first tap.

If you tap again after two hours, you will be charged another $1.75.

Now that you have reached the day cap of $3.50, you can transfer and tap for free on any bus with the Tap & Ride contactless payment readers for 24 hours after your first tap.

Within a 31-day period, if your contactless fare payments sum to $52.50 you will not be charged for any additional taps made until the end of that 31-day period.

Customers must use the same payment method for every tap to receive the benefit of fare capping.

For more information on the Tap & Ride program, please visit portal.ct.gov/TapAndRide.

08/30/2024

This weekend is your final chance to visit Hammonasset Beach for FREE! ✨
Take advantage of this opportunity by utilizing ParkConneCT, available from Saturday through Monday. For additional information and details on how you can enjoy a complimentary trip to the beach, please see www.rivervalleytransit.com/parkconnect ️

08/23/2024

Contactless fare payments are coming on-board buses fall 2024. We want to hear about how you pay your fares. Complete the survey at https://fhistudio.surveysparrow.com/s/ITMP-Fare-Payment-Survey/tt-44Jb9 for a chance to win $75!

08/15/2024

Transit Apps survey is live! Tell us what you think in the Transit App today.