Rapid After Dark

What is Rapid After Dark?

Rapid After Dark is a late-night extension of Rapid Ride "Red Line" (Central Avenue) service. Rapid After Dark runs every Friday and Saturday night during the summer months.

What is the Rapid After Dark schedule?

Rapid After Dark runs every 20 minutes from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. (Rapid Ride "Red Line" service remains every 11 minutes until 8 p.m.)

Where can I catch a Rapid After Dark bus?

The buses will stop at all the regular Rapid Ride stops.

How much does it cost to take Rapid After Dark?

The cost to ride Rapid After Dark is the same as any other ABQ RIDE bus. It's $1 per trip, and all regular ABQ RIDE bus passes are accepted. For the first time, ABQ RIDE is selling a Rapid After Dark VIP pass that offers free RAD trips all summer in addition to discounts at some of the restaurants and businesses along the route.

There are no Rapid Ride stops near my house. What are my options?

You can drive to either Park & Ride along the route. One is located at the Uptown Transit Center near Coronado Mall; the other is located on the corner of Central and Unser. There is no charge for parking in these lots.  

Will there be Rapid After Dark service on the new Rapid Ride "Blue Line?"

At this time, ABQ RIDE will not offer Rapid After Dark on the Rapid Ride "Blue" Line.

Is ABQ RIDE taking any special precautions for Rapid After Dark?

A security guard will be stationed on each Rapid After Dark vehicle. 

What about Paratransit riders?

Paratransit service is also available for passengers within a three-quarter mile radius of the Rapid Ride route. Certified passengers must pre-book their rides one day in advance by calling 243-RIDE (7433).

DWI Prevention

Drunk or drug-impaired driving is a common, but preventable, cause of traffic crashes in New Mexico. Find out about prevention, alcohol impairment, DWI laws, and more on this link. One option to driving is riding Transit - plan ahead, call 243-RIDE (7433).