Blizzard Update: Christmas Eve Closings and Delays
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The Rapid Offering Free Bus Rides Monday and Tuesday
As The Rapid adopts bus service changes starting August 30, they're offering two days of free rides.
The Rapid is Hiring, Holding Two Job Fairs Next Week
Looking for a new job or know someone who is? The Rapid bus service in Grand Rapids is hiring and holding two job fairs next week.
The Rapid is Phasing out Paper Tickets
As of February 28th you will no longer be able to use the paper tickets to pay to ride The Rapid. Instead the option to pay is either cash or a electronic fare system called the Wave card.
The Rapid Lifting Capacity Restrictions on Busses Next Week
The Rapid says they'll adjust again if necessary.
The Rapid to Make Fare Payment Changes Starting in August
Among the changes, riders paying with cash will no longer receive free transfers and those without exact change will not receive change cards.
The Rapid to Require Face Masks Starting Monday
In line with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's latest executive order on mask-wearing to slow the spread of COVID-19, The Rapid will require riders to wear face coverings on all public transportation services starting Monday.
The Rapid Switching to Summer Schedule After Memorial Day
The buses will still be limited to 15 people on at once.
The Rapid Begins Limiting Passengers On Buses
The Rapid Begins Limiting Passengers On Buses
The Rapid Will Stop Selling Paper Tickets November 14th
You'll need cash or a WAVE card.
Grand Rapids Police: Hijacking of City Bus is “Bogus”
Don't believe everything you see on the internet.
Active Commute Week GR Kicks Off Monday With A Contest
Active Trips are anything that gets you moving or engaging with people.