Fares

The cost for registered R-Transit clients to ride is as follows:

  • One way trip scheduled from 1 to 10 days in advance – Coupon Value of $4.00
  • One way trip scheduled the same-day – Coupon Value of $5.00
  • One way taxi trip – Flat rate is Coupon Value of $5.00 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CLIENTS The contract executed on July 11, 2011 between the City of Richmond and Friendly/Yellow/Greyline Cab Company shall terminate effective June 30, 2016. As a result, R-Transit will no longer offer a subsidized taxi program. In accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the contract, the City of Richmond will compensate Friendly/Yellow/Greyline Cab Company for all authorized work satisfactorily performed prior to June 30, 2016. R-Transit will continue to provide door-to-door demand response trips, standing orders, and group trips. Reservations are required and can be made up to ten (10) business days in advance. Same day service is based on availability. The coupon books do not expire and will continue to be valid for van service. As a reminder, reservations can be made Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30 am - 5 pm (excluding City holidays). 

Drivers will only accept R-TRANSIT coupons as fare.Each coupon book is $20 and registered clients may purchase an unlimited amount of books. Credit for transportation will not be extended.



Purchase Method
 Location Hours
In Person: Using all forms of payment*
 Cashier's Window, 2nd Floor
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA
94804
 M-F 8:30 am - 4 pm
excluding holidays
Mail: All forms of payment* are accepted with the exception of cash. Fill out the order form.
 Mail Order form.
 Clients will receive coupon books in the mail.
In Person: Using only personal checks, Cashier's check, Money Order, or Money Gram.
At the present time, no cash is accepted at this location.
R-Transit Center
1600 Nevin Plaza
Richmond, CA 94801
 M-F 8:30 am - 5 pm
excluding holidays
From your driver: Using only personal checks, Cashier's check, Money Order, or Money Gram.
Drivers do not accept cash.
In transit to your destination.
During scheduled trip time.
*All forms of payment is equivalent to Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, Personal Check, Money Order, Cashier's Check, Money Gram, Richmond Municipal Stored Value Card.