DART
Detroit, MI

Pay for your DART fare quickly and easily with your phone using the Token Transit service!

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How to Ride Transit Using Your Phone

  • Download your mobile app of choice from the options above
  • Purchase passes to use immediately or store them for future rides (note: an internet connection is required to purchase and activate a mobile pass)
  • As the bus approaches open your app and tap your pass to activate
  • Once onboard follow instructions in the app to validate your ticket

Send a Pass

Token Transit Send a Pass is an online pass purchasing portal for DART. You can purchase a pass online and have it instantly sent to any rider you choose. You can now instantly deliver transit passes for your friends and family.

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Fares

Service Descriptions

Name Description
Regional (DDOT + SMART)

Regional Dart Passes are valid for rides on DDOT and SMART buses.
DDOT

DDOT Passes are valid for rides on DDOT buses only.

Rider Descriptions

Name Description
Full Fare

Regional Dart Passes are valid for rides on DDOT and SMART buses.
Reduced

Pre-Approved Riders Only

Riders must be pre-approved to purchase these fares. Eligible riders include seniors (ages 65 and older), people with disabilities, Medicare cardholders, and students with proper school ID between the ages of 6 to 18. Valid ID is required such as DDOT Reduced Fare ID Card, State of Michigan ID or Driver’s License, Medicare Card (NOT Medicaid Card), or School ID card with picture and date of birth. Please see the DDOT or SMART website for more information on how to apply for a Reduced Fare ID Card.
WayneRide Fall 2024

ID Required

Wayne State University subsidizes up to three 4-hour DART passes per day for all elligible part- and full-time students and employees. Please see the DDOT website or reach out to school administrators for instructions to be approved and unlock WayneRides passes in the Token Transit app.
WayneRide Winter 2025

ID Required

Wayne State University subsidizes up to three 4-hour DART passes per day for all elligible part- and full-time students and employees. Please visit go.wayne.edu/waynerides-request for instructions to be approved and unlock WayneRides passes in the Token Transit app.

Fare Descriptions

Name Description
4 Hour

Valid for rides on DDOT and SMART buses. Ticket will display for 4 hours after activation.
24 Hour

Valid for rides on DDOT and SMART buses. 24 Hour Passes are valid for 24 hours after activation.
7 Day

Valid for rides on DDOT and SMART buses. 7 Day passes are valid for 168 hours/7 days after activation.
31 Day

Valid for rides on DDOT and SMART buses. 31 Day passes are valid for 744 hours/31 days after activation.
7 Day

Valid for rides on DDOT buses only. 7 Day passes are valid for 168 hours/7 days after activation.
31 Day

Valid for rides on DDOT buses only. 31 Day passes are valid for 744 hours/31 days after activation.

DART Terms and Policies

Purchases made with Token Transit for DART are subject to DART terms and policies. For more information on these policies you may visit https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation or contact DART directly.