Denver’s RTD Sees Strong Early Adoption of Tap-n-Ride Fare System

  • The Denver RTD’s Tap-n-Ride fare system, launched in November, saw increasing adoption with 13,305 users in January 2026, up from 9,153 in December 2025.
  • Tap-n-Ride generated $60,810 in revenue for January 2026, up from $42,495 in December 2025, indicating growing customer use and acceptance.
  • Tap-n-Ride supports contactless payment with Visa and Mastercard, as well as mobile wallet options, enhancing security by reducing vulnerability to skimming.

The Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s new Tap-n-Ride fare payment method has been embraced by customers since its November 25 launch, with roughly 13,305 customers using it in January 2026, up from 9,153 in December.

Fare payments made solely from Tap-n-Ride equate to roughly $60,810 and $42,495 in revenue for January 2026 and December 2025, respectively, said RTD officials.

RTD’s Tap-n-Ride

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