Veterans Ride Free | Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)

620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) Central Station

Eligibility

Open to Polk County Veterans with a valid ID indicating Veteran status

Required documents

One of the following identification cards must be used to receive rides for free: Veterans Affairs hospital card, Retired military service ID, Iowa license with veteran status, Veterans Identification Card or Polk County Veterans Affairs issued photo ID

Hours

Mon-Sat 6 am-10 pm, Sun 7 am-7 pm Customer Service Hours Mon-Sat 7 am-5 pm

Voice·

Alternate Number

Voice·

Main Phone

Website

https://www.ridedart.com

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Individuals must show a valid veterans ID when getting on the bus

Fees

None

Service area

Polk County, IA

Other Information

Special Programs

Military Connected

Provides free rides for veterans on all DART Local Route Buses. Paratransit and DART RideShare programs are not eligible.

Last Assured

06/09/2026

What's Here

Local Bus Services

Providing organization

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)

Regional and local public transportation.