On October 2nd we're opening up our whole system again to show how MTS can change the way San Diego moves.

That's right - on October 2 all fixed route MTS buses and all three Trolley lines will be TOTALLY FREE* to ride. That includes our non-stop Rapid Express services from the I-15 to downtown - Rapid Express 280 (Escondido to downtown), Rapid Express 290 (Rancho Bernardo to downtown) - plus the newest limited-stop Rapid route from Otay Mesa and east Chula Vista to downtown - Rapid 225.

Last year, more than 53,000 trips were taken on the region's first-ever Free Ride Day, and we're looking to break that record this year!

This year, Free Ride Day is also California's Clean Air Day, so when you choose transit October 2, you're helping to keep the Golden State golden.

Help spread the word and commit to riding on Free Ride Day:

Take the pledge below or RSVP on the Facebook event today to show that you plan to Choose Transit on October 2! Download our Free Ride Day social media images and fliers to help tell your friends, family and coworkers about the event. (Available in English and Spanish) Use the hashtag #sdfreerideday19. When you participate in Free Ride Day and post to social media using the hashtag, you have the chance to win great prizes, including the grand prize - free transit for year! (See below for rules and a list of prizes.)

Free Ride Day Pop-Ups

To help celebrate the day, MTS will be at 13 different transit centers throughout the region to thank riders for choosing transit. Here, riders can get promo items and enter the Free Ride Day giveaway.

Stop by these locations from 6 to 8 a.m.: Rancho Bernardo, Old Town, Lemon Grove, 24th Street, East Palomar (Rapid Station) and Iris Avenue

Stop by these locations from 3:30 to 6 p.m.: H Street, Gaslamp Quarter, America Plaza, County Center/Little Italy, Fashion Valley, Euclid and El Cajon

Trolley Dances will be doing live performances from 4 to 6 p.m. and Gaslamp Quarter, and Sycuan will join us with additional freebies at El Cajon!

*Access Services not included

Tips for Free Ride Day