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Free Fare Days

In an effort to promote use of public transportation over cars to explore Oklahoma City shopping, entertainment venues and events, and to get out and vote.


Fixed-Route buses, OKC Streetcar, RAPID, Spokies, Zone 1 ADA Paratransit will be free to ride on these listed dates:

  • June 19 – Juneteenth
  • June 21 – Third Friday Free **includes public ferry service**
  • June 18 – Special Elections*
  • July 4 – Fourth of July
  • July 19 – Third Friday Free **includes public ferry service**
  • August 16 – Third Friday Free **includes public ferry service**
  • August 27 – Special Elections*
  • September 2 – Labor Day
  • September 20 – Third Friday Free **includes public ferry service**
  • November 5 – General Election
  • November 11 – Veteran's Day
  • November 28 – Thanksgiving Day
  • December 25 – Christmas Day
  • December 31 – New Year's Eve

*If election is not called for, services will not be free.*


Does EMBARK charge fares during snow route service? Yes. However, if advised by the City of Oklahoma City, EMBARK fixed-route buses will implement free rides to the city’s six overnight shelters during freezing temperatures


Updated: 6/17/24

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