Transportation
TART Connect Expanded Service Hours
Partner Agency
Amount Funded
$1,425,000
Funding Committee(s)
TOT Committee
TOT-TBID Dollars At Work
Morning commute time service was increased between Nov. 11, 2024 and April 6, 2025 to support non-peak commute needs not accommodated with fixed route bus service.
- Go beyond base level service hours provided by Placer County
- Allow for additional hours during the non-peak season
- Provide a more equitable transportation option year-round
- Free microtransit service
Recent Updates:
From January 1 – March 31, 2025 TART Connect within Washoe and Placer Counties carried 99,904 passengers with 74,713 of those passengers riding within Placer County zones. This is an increase of 6% or 4,388 riders within Placer County zones as compared to the Q3 in 2023-2024. Of the roughly 100,00 riders, approximately 70% were shared rides, an increase of 5% over Q3 in 2023-2024.
From October 1 to December 31, TART Connect within Washoe and Placer Counties carried 53,537 passengers, 39,732 of whom rode within Placer County zones. This is an increase of 3% or 1,149 riders within Placer County zones compared to Q2 2023-2024. Of the roughly 40,000 riders, approximately 61% were shared rides, an increase of 6% over Q2 2023-2024.
From July 1 to September 30, TART Connect within Washoe and Placer Counties carried 57,239 passengers, with 54,879 of those passengers riding within Placer County zones. This is a decrease of 14% or 9,176 riders within Placer County zones compared to Q1 in 2023-2024. Of the roughly 55,000 riders, approximately 73% were shared rides, an increase of 8% over Q1 in 2023-2024.
More Info:
- What is TART Connect? TART Connect offers curb-to-curb, on-demand service, for any trip within the defined service areas (check app for zones).
- How does TART Connect Work? Download the TART Connect App and reserve your trip. No app? Just call: (530) 553-0653.
- Traveling outside of your zone? Connect between zones or connect to TART bus service.
- Additional Information: North Lake Tahoe TART Connect allows service animals only. Truckee TART Connect Allows well-behaved pets in crates. TART Connect is ADA-accessible.
