Questions People Ask Us About RCL Transit

Q: How much does it cost to ride the bus?

A: The single ride cash fare for adults (ages 19-64) is $2.00. The cash fare for youth (ages 6-18) and seniors (age 65 and over) is $1.00. RCL also sells 10-Ride tickets for $16.00, 20-Ride tickets for $26.00, and monthly passes (valid for one calendar month) for $42.00. Children 5 years and younger are FREE with a paying adult- maximum three children per adult.

Q: Are there discount fares available?

A: Discount 10-Ride tickets are available for youth, seniors, Medicare card holders, ZIPS card holders, and persons with disabilities. The cost of a discount 10-Ride ticket is $8.00. Students can buy semester passes at a rate of $80.00 for the first semester (September-December), $100.00 for the second semester (January-May), and $60.00 for the summer semester (June-August). Semester passes can be purchased at RCTC and the RCL office (1825 N Broadway)

Q: Where can I buy passes?

A: 10 and 20-Ride punch tickets and monthly passes are available at Cub Foods, Hy-Vee Foods, City Hall (City clerk's office), Eagle Drug Store (23 2nd St SW) and Rochester City Lines office (1825 N Broadway). Discount 10-Ride tickets are available from RCL bus drivers, Eagle Drug Store and the RCL office. Semester passes can be purchased at RCTC and the RCL office.

Q: Can I get on the bus at a place other than the ones listed in the schedule book?

Not all bus stop locations are listed. If your stop is not listed, estimate the bus stop time by using the time listed for the stop before your location and the time listed for the stop after your location. If you need schedule information on a location that is not listed, call us at 507-288-4353, and we will be glad to help you.

Q: What if I lose something on the bus?

A: All articles found on buses will be kept in the Lost and Found at the RCL office for 30 days.

Q: Is there bus service on holidays?

We love our drivers, so we give them a well-deserved break and run no buses on the following days: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Q: Can I bring my pet onto the bus?

A: All animals brought onto the bus must be caged, with the exception of guide dogs.

Q: Who do I talk to about getting bus service to my neighborhood?

A: While Rochester City Lines owns the transit system, the City of Rochester is the regulating authority for all routes. Comments or suggestions regarding bus service should be directed to Tony Knauer at the Department of Public Works. His number is 507-328-2424.