Dart Regional Passes

With more streamlined fare options, you have four new passes to choose from.

All passes are available for purchase at DDOT and SMART transit centers, select retail outlets, online or by mail at SMART.

Those eligible for reduced fare include the disabled, youth (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 (For SMART only).
  • Medicare Card.
  • DDOT Student ID Card/ ID Card.
Paying Just Got Easier

There are several ways to pay your fare.

  1. Download the new Dart app. Visit thedartapp.com for more information.
  2. For your convenience, SMART, DDOT and QLINE issue the 4 and 24 hour Dart passes from the onboard fareboxes.
  3. Buy Dart passes at SMART/DDOT Transit Centers or select DDOT/SMART retail outlets.
  4. Purchase Dart passes through SMART online or by mail*.
When You Board
Tap To Pay Icon

TAP-to-PAY
The 31-Day Regional Pass gives you access to ride DDOT and SMART buses and the QLINE streetcar.

Remember
When boarding the bus, touch your pass on the TAP-to-PAY icon located on the farebox.

Here’s How To Dart        

Buy Online or In-Person

  1. Pick your Dart Pass
    1. 4 or 24 Hour pass
    2. 7 or 31 Day pass
  2. Purchase the pass
    1. At a Transit Center or online at smartbus.org
  3. Pay once & go!

Buy On The Bus

  1. Pick your Dart Pass
    1. 4 or 24 Hour pass are the only passes you can purchase on the bus
  2. Purchase the pass
    1. At the farebox, be sure to Say Before You Pay!
  3. Pay once & go!
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