Yep, RTD’s free fare August led to a ‘fantastic’ ridership increase, data shows By Nathaniel Minor· Oct. 20, 2022, CPR Passengers flocked to the Regional Transportation District’s buses and trains in the highest numbers since the beginning of the pandemic during a free fare program in August. RTD saw some 6.3 million boardings during that month’s state-sponsored “Zero Fare for Better Air” …