Rates & Fares

Fares (Pierre/Fort Pierre)

A fare covers the cost of going from the point of origin (pick-up point) to the first destination (drop-off point). In the transit industry, that travel is referred to as a “trip.”

For all rides scheduled at least one day in advance of the trip, the ride is considered Pre Scheduled (office hours 8 am to 9 pm). All rides scheduled after 9 pm for the following day will be considered Same Day. See the pricing list below.

*All Sales are final; RCPT does not offer Refunds.

If you have any questions, you can give us a call at 945-2360 or refer to our Passenger Handbook.

Passenger Handbook

General Public Prescheduled Rides

• $2.00 Flat Pickup Rate
  • Up to 10 miles + $.25 per mile**
  • Over 10 Miles + $.75 per mile**
  • $2.00 per additional passenger going to the same location (Age 4 years and up)
  • Children 3 and under ride free with an adult

Youth & Senior* Prescheduled Rides

• $2.00 Flat Pickup Rate
  • Over 10 miles +$.25 per mile**
  • $2.00 per additional passenger going to the same location (Age 4 years and up)
  • Children 3 and under ride free with an adult
  • $2.00 per older adult (60+) suggested donation

All Rides Scheduled the Same Day

• $6.00 Flat Pickup Rate
  • Up to 10 miles +$.50 per mile**
  • Over 10 miles +$1.50 per mile**
  • $6.00 per additional passenger going to the same location
  • $2.00 per additional child passenger going to the same location (Age 4 to 18)
  • Children 3 and under ride free with an adult
• $6.00 Flat Pickup Rate under 10 miles between the hours of 11:00 pm to 5:00 am

**PER MILEAGE CHARGE STARTS AT “0” MILES

 For out-of-town medical rides, refer to our Medical Transportation Page

Escorts

• If a rider is unable to complete travel by themselves, an escort will be required to assist the rider.
• The escort must be picked up/dropped off at the same location and time as the fare rider.
• An escort is recommended for any passenger requiring assistance with mobility, medications, communications, other personal/medical needs, or assistance with shopping bags. Our drivers are not and should not be considered an escort.
• There will not be a fare charged for an escort who assists a fare rider
• Anyone other than one escort will be considered a guest and will be required to pay a regular fare
• An escort may be a friend, family member, medical professional, or assisted living staff

Boys & Girls Club

Thanks to our partnership with Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area, we can offer children registered for the Boys and Girls Club a ride at no cost to the family. 

YMCA

Children pre-registered for the Kid’s Stop Program will be provided transportation to the YMCA. Non members will be charged $2.00 per ride per child to the YMCA, all no shows will be charged accordingly.

No Show and Cancellation Agreement

In an effort to provide excellent customer service to all of our clients, and to provide the best possible transportation services, it is our policy to require a fee for a no showed ride.  Please keep in mind you can cancel up to 1 hour before the scheduled ride with our office (605) 945-2360 or on the Shah My-Ride App without being assessed a no show fee. It is your responsibility to call us and cancel in advance.

The fee to be deducted will be the amount of the no showed ride and will be deducted from your fare card. In the event you do not have a fare card a no show fee will be added to your next ride or be added to your profile. Before riding again the no show fee will need to be paid in full or no transportation will be given.

For other communities served by RCPT go to our Satellite Agency’s Link