Discounted transit fares and medical transportation available to veterans year-round

 (Las Vegas, NV) – In celebration of Veterans Day, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) will offer FREE transit rides to veterans and active military members who show their military or veterans identification card when boarding on Monday, Nov. 11. All routes will operate on regular weekday schedules.

“We are proud to honor our brave military members throughout Southern Nevada with just a small token of our appreciation,” remarked MJ Maynard, RTC CEO. “The RTC and our community cannot thank our active and retired military enough for their dedication to our nation, and we want to recognize them for their service and sacrifice on this special day.”

Take advantage of complimentary transit rides on Veterans Day to catch the exciting annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Las Vegas, one of the largest in the nation. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and runs through noon along Fourth St. between Gass Ave. and Stewart Ave. Attendees can access the parade, which is approximately a quarter mile from the Bonneville Transit Center, using one of 15 routes including:

• Route 105 (Martin L. King)
• Route 106 (Rancho/Centennial Hills)
• Route 108 (Paradise)
• Route 109 (Maryland Pkwy.)
• Route 113 (Las Vegas Blvd. North)
• Route 206 (Charleston)
• Route 207 (Alta/Stewart)
• Route 208 (Washington)
• Route 214 (H Street/D Street)
• Route 215 (Bonanza)
• Route 401 (N. Outlets/Symphony Park)
• Boulder Highway Express (BHX)
• Centennial Express (CX)
• Downtown & Veterans Medical Center Express (DVX)
• Deuce on the Strip

Due to upcoming special events, many routes are experiencing heavy delays and bus stop closures. The RTC reminds passengers to plan for extra travel time to and from their desired destination. For all route detours and bus stop closures, visit rtcsnv.com/alertsanddetours.

In addition to free rides on Veterans Day, the RTC offers various transportation programs tailored to the needs of veterans and active military members in Southern Nevada, recognizing and honoring their contributions to our community.

• Veterans Reduced Fare Program enables U.S. Armed Force veterans to receive a 50% discount on regular transit fares. Veterans must obtain an RTC Veterans ID Card.
• Veterans Medical Transportation Network (VMTN) is an appointment-only, door-to-door transportation option for veterans and their dependents to and from medical appointments at no cost. Registration is required.
• Downtown & Veterans Medical Center Express (DVX) provides direct transit access from the RTC’s Bonneville Transit Center to the front door of the North Las Vegas Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center. Additional RTC transit routes access other federal medical facilities, such as the O’Callaghan Military Medical Center and various VA primary care clinics.

Additional information on all the programs for veterans can be found on the RTC’s Veterans Services webpage.