The Blue Bus

Have you taken a ride on our 110 Westside / Crosstown route? Perfect for getting to those medical appointments, this route takes you to Presbyterian Española Hospital and Rio Arriba Health Commons.

Check out the route here: https://www.ncrtd.org/all-routes/110-westside-crosstown/

The Blue Bus can help you reach food banks and community food distributions across north central New Mexico for free or just $1.00 on MyBlue™.

Visit ncrtd.org/blog-posts/keeping-you-connected-to-the-places-that-matter/ for more information on locations and schedules.

MyBlue™ salutes those who served. Starting today, Veterans and Active Duty members can ride MyBlue™ at no cost, year-round.

Simply apply online at ncrtd.org/veterans and eligibility will be added to your MyBlue™ account.

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Looking for a rewarding career with great benefits? We have lots of open positions ranging from full-time transit driver, part-time seasonal positions, Fleet & Facilities positions and more!
Apply today at DrivetheBlueBus.com and join our incredible team!

To all the Veterans and Active Duty members, the Blue Bus thanks you for your service and sacrifice. Your courage and commitment inspires us. We honor you today and everyday!

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Beginning November 12, the Blue Bus will provide fare-free rides on our MyBlue™ on-demand service for all eligible veterans and active-duty military members!

Apply online at ncrtd.org/veterans

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The Blue Bus is dedicated to connecting you to essential services and resources for free on our Blue Bus routes or for just $1.00 with MyBlue™.

Visit ncrtd.org/blog-posts/keeping-you-connected-to-the-places-that-matter/ for more information on locations and schedules.

The Blue Bus is here to help connect you to food banks and community food distribution sites for free on our Blue Bus routes or with MyBlue™ for only $1.00 per trip.

Visit ncrtd.org/blog-posts/keeping-you-connected-to-the-places-that-matter/ for more information on locations and schedules.

20 years ago, the Blue Bus started small. Today, We’re proud to provide 25 fixed routes, MyBlue™ ridesharing, ADA-Paratransit and Flex-Route services across north central New Mexico. Here’s to connecting more people places and possibilities!

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❄️Seasonal Driver Wanted!❄️

Join our team as a Seasonal Transit Driver and help our community stay connected this winter with routes to and from the Village of Taos Ski Valley.

Apply today at DrivetheBlueBus.com

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Your safety is our top priority. Our Transit Operators undergo thorough safety training before they get behind the wheel of your bus. Their training consists of driving courses, ADA training, a defensive driving course and finally, every driver trains until they’re ready to take the wheel.

Join our team and keep your community moving. We have open Transit Operator positions in Española, Chama, Santa Fe and Taos with a starting pay of $20.82 and great benefits. Plus, we’ll pay for your CDL training!

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Meet our Customer Service Representative Teresa. She works behind the scenes to help you plan and book your trips and answer any Blue Bus questions you have. Teresa's favorite part of the job is assisting passenger with the ADA-Paratransit applications and booking MyBlue™ rides.

Special Event💙
The Blue Bus will provide free shuttle service every 30 minutes to the Rio Grande Sky Fiesta on October 25 from 5:30 AM - 9 PM and October 26 from 5:30 AM - 10 AM from the Ohkay Casino & Hotel and Heritage Center.
For more info, call 866-206-0754.

MyBlue: A better way to transport released prisoners The address for the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility is 28 Camino Justicia, but it takes local knowledge or a good GPS to find it. The county’s website describes

Thank you @thenewmexican.bsky.social for this great story on our new MyBlue La Cienega Zone that will assist the Santa Fe Adult Correctional Facility with the transportation needs of releasees. Read it here: www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/edit...

Transit myth: Public transit doesn’t save money.
Fact: Riding the fare-free Blue Bus or MyBlue™ just once a week can save you $500–$700 a year! The more you ride, the more you save.
Learn how the Blue Bus helps you keep more cash: https://www.ncrtd.org/blog-posts/the-ride-that-pays-you-back/

It’s here! Our service updates are officially live!
Take a ride on our new 370 Carson route, enjoy restored service to the 110 Westside/Crosstown route, visit new stops on our 340 Chile Line route and try out our new La Cienega MyBlue Zone! Learn more about the changes at ncrtd.org/service-changes

Our 340 Chile Line route will be reinstating the stop at the University of New Mexico Taos Klauer Campus as well as four other new stops along the route beginning October 14! See the changes at ncrtd.org/all-routes/340-chile-line.

Exciting news! Thanks to the hiring of additional staff, our 110 Westside / Crosstown and 170 Jicarilla routes are back starting October 14! We’re fully restoring the service to get you to the places that matter. Learn more at ncrtd.org/service-changes

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career alongside a hardworking team, then look no further than the Blue Bus! We have Transit Operator positions for Taos, Española, Chama and Santa Fe starting at $20.82 hourly with great benefits. Apply today at DrivetheBlueBus.com.

Starting October 14, we’re launching a new MyBlue™ ridesharing service zone to serve the La Cienega and surrounding communities.

Riding MyBlue™ is easy! Download our free app, book your ride, pay your $1.00 fare and go! Learn how to use MyBlue™ with this helpful how-to video.

On October 14, our new 370 Carson route will be officially in service! 🎉This route will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays between Carson, Tres Orejas and Taos. Learn more about our new route at RidetheBlueBus.com.

We have exciting updates! Effective October 14, the Blue Bus is updating routes, schedules and bus stops to better serve our communities. Please review the upcoming changes in this video and stay tuned for more detailed information.

Discover north central New Mexico on the Blue Bus! Ride the 255 Mountain Trail to Downtown Santa Fe, hit the slopes at Taos Ski Valley on the 341 TSV Green (starting December), explore the charm of Chama on the 190 route or get around Red River on the 310. Plan your trip at RidetheBlueBus.com.

Did you know that our fixed route service is always free? That’s right! Ride any of our fixed route services without paying a dime. Find your route at RidetheBlueBus.com. Or try out our MyBlue™ ridesharing service for just $1.00 and travel on your own schedule. Learn more at RideMyBlue.com

What does rural transit mean to you? Whether it's getting to work, the doctor or the mountains, we want to hear your story. Tell us in the comments what rural transit means to you!
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@ridethebluebus.bsky.social is looking for an Executive Director to join their team in Española, NM! Qualified applicants should apply now: www.transittalent.com/job-executiv...

YouTube video by The Blue Bus | North Central RTD Blue Bus Transit Employee Appreciation Day

Check out this video on how we celebrated our transit employees on Transit Employee Appreciation Day!
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Did you know… You can take your bike with you on your trip?

All Blue Buses and MyBlue vans feature sturdy exterior racks attached to the front or back that can hold two bicycles with wheels 16″ or larger.

Check out our how-to video on using the bike rack: www.ncrtd.org/services/how...

YouTube video by The Blue Bus | North Central RTD Tips for Riding the Blue Bus

Not sure how to ride the Blue Bus? Take a trip with us and watch how it’s done so you can ride confidently!

Find a route that fits your needs, head to your nearest bus stop, track your bus in real time and hop on board!
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