Rates & Fares

River Cities Public Transit

Fares (Pierre/Fort Pierre)

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

For all rides scheduled at least 1 day in advanced 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 pricing list below.

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

If you have any questions you can either 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

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
*FOR SENIORS, 60 YEARS OF AGE AND UP, A $2.00 DONATION IS APPRECIATED BUT NOT REQUIRED TO RIDE
**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 rider
  • Escort must be picked up/dropped off at same location and time as fare rider
  • An escort is mandatory for any passenger requiring assistance with mobility, medications, communications, other personal/medical needs, or assistance with shopping bags
  • 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

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