Dart

Welcome to Dart, a new way to pay for regional transit in Metro Detroit. SMART and DDOT created a unified system, making it an easier, more streamlined way to pay. By eliminating transfers and allowing for unlimited rides, Dart makes riding transit simpler for any type of commuter.

What is Dart?

DDOT & SMART are working together to serve you better with a new payment option. Dart, the new way to pay, allows you to pay once and ride on both services without transfers or additional fees.

Choose Your Dart…

With more streamlined fare options, you will have four new ways to choose how to pay:

Those eligible for reduced fare include the disabled, youths (ages 6 to 18), and seniors (65 and older). Accepted IDs for reduced fare include:

  • SMART/DDOT Reduced Fare ID.
  • Valid State of Michigan ID or Driver License (to verify youth or senior). 
  • Medicare Card (not Medicaid Card) with valid picture ID.
  • School ID with picture and date of birth.

All Dart options are rolling passes; they start with the first use for the time period allotted for unlimited rides on both services, in any direction.

You can also buy Dart passes through SMART/DDOT Transit Centers or select DDOT/SMART retail outlets. Additionally, you can purchase Dart passes through SMART online or by mail*.

Paying Just Got Easier

Great news, with the new Dart 31-Day pass, simply touch your Dart pass on the Tap-to-Pay icon which will be located on the farebox and go.


Here’s How To Dart       

  1. Pick your Dart pass
    1. 4 or 24-Hour pass
    2. 7 or 31-Day pass
  2. Purchase the pass
    1. Onboard (4 or 24-Hour pass) Be sure to SAY before YOU PAY!
    2. At a Transit Center or online at smartbus.org
  3. Tap or swipe & go!

Say Before You Pay

When boarding, be sure to tell the driver what fare you need for your ride.

  • 4-Hour or 24-Hour pass?
  • Reduced fare or full fare?

If you are purchasing a reduced fare card, you are required to show proper ID.
Learn more about fare purchasing through DDOT or SMART.

Coming Soon! Dart Mobile App – Summer 2019

 

*Current SMART 31-Day and Value Passes are still valid after May 1st.

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