DENVER — People with disabilities who rely on RTD’s door-to-door service will pay more for rides beginning Thursday, Jan. 1.
The transit agency’s board of directors voted 10-5 in September to adjust its Access-on-Demand program, which subsidizes rideshares and taxis for eligible riders.
Currently, the program has no base fare, and RTD covers up to $25 per trip. Under the new plan, riders will pay a base fare of $4.50—or $2.25 for those who qualify for an income-based discount. The agency will also reduce its per-trip subsidy from $25 to $20…