Late last year, the City of Raleigh released a survey at their Raleigh Transit Authority (RTA) Board Meeting asking about changes to the R-Line bus route. The results came back with over 340 responses to the survey + comments at public hearings. With the approved new route in full effect, we felt it necessary to share a little bit about the R-Line, how it works, when it runs + the best ways to access this free mode of transportation.
🚌 What is the R-Line?
○ The R-Line is Raleigh’s free downtown circulator bus service that features hybrid electric buses connecting you to restaurants, retail, entertainment venues, museums, hotels + parking facilities in downtown Raleigh.
🚌 How it works
○ There are two buses that run every 15 minutes, with the full route taking about 30 minutes to complete.
○ To get off the bus, pull the yellow cord located above the window as you approach your desired stop. This will let the driver know to open the door for you to get out in case there is no one to pick up at your R-Line stop.
○ Click here to see all of the pick-up locations available throughout downtown.
○ Click here to see GoRaleigh’s tips on how to ride the bus.
🚌 Hours of operation
○ Monday-Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.
○ Thursday-Saturday: 7:00 a.m.- 2:15 a.m.
○ Sunday: 1:00-8:00 p.m.
Let us know how we can help you better understand the public transit system so that you can take advantage of this free service. Follow @GoRaleigh on Twitter for more updates and ways to participate in mapping out future plans for the R-Line. Send in your questions below so that we can gather them, take to the bus + get the answers for you.
