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TXT2RIDE

Find when the next regularly-scheduled Rapid Ride buses are due at your station.

About TXT2RIDE (27433)

Get quick access to schedule information with ABQ RIDE's TXT2RIDE service. All you need is a phone capable of text messaging, an ABQ RIDE bus stop number, and an ABQ RIDE Rapid Ride route number. Send a text to 27433 to receive information about the next two buses scheduled to arrive.

Directions

  1. Create a text to 27433.
  2. Enter your 4-digit bus stop number (listed on a puck at the bus stop)
  3. Add a space.
  4. Enter your route number.
  5. Send the text and wait for a reply.

Example

To: 27433, Text message: 4417 766

Notes

  • You'll receive a response in as little as 15 seconds
  • ABQ RIDE doesn’t charge a fee to use the TXT2RIDE service. Normal text messaging rates apply.

Routes with TXT2RIDE Service

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How to find a Bus Stop Number

To find the bus stop number, look for the round puck with a tactile, blue 4-digit number posted on the pole about five feet above the ground at the Rapid Ride bus station. Most pucks will face the sidewalk.

The bus stop number will also be provided in Type II Braille below the tactile number.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a Bus Stop Number?

    Each ABQ RIDE Rapid Ride station has a four-digit bus stop number that identifies the location of the bus station.

  • Where is the Bus Stop Number located on the street?

    Bus Stop Numbers can be found on the pucks at each Rapid Ride station. Look for the round puck with a blue, tactile 4-digit number posted on the pole about five feet above the ground at the Rapid Ride bus station. Most pucks will face the sidewalk. The bus stop number is also provided in Type II Braille below the tactile number.

  • What if more than one route at my bus stop serves my destination? How can I find out which comes first?

    You will need to enter the bus route number, then each bus route in a separate text message.

  • How much does TXT2RIDE (27433) service cost?

    ABQ RIDE does not charge a fee to use TXT2RIDE (27433) service. Normal text messaging rates apply according to your mobile phone service provider and text message plan.

  • Does TXT2RIDE (27433) retrieve real-time arrival information?

    No. Scheduled departure times are provided. If you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, you can download ABQ RIDE's smartphone app to locate buses within a minute’s accuracy.

  • What if I can’t get schedule information with TXT2RIDE?

    Call 243-RIDE (7433) to speak with a customer service agent.

  • Will TXT2RIDE (27433) provide text updates about bus service?

    ABQ RIDE can also attach notices to the text message response if a route is on detour or experiencing a delay.

  • ¿Cómo se puede solicitar información en español?

    Para más información, se puede llamar al numero de servicios del cliente de ABQ RIDE a las 243-7433.

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