Rio Metro Bus
All Rio Metro buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts and related interior accessibility equipment. Designated seating for senior citizens or riders with disabilities is available on all Rio Metro buses.
Visit the Rio Metro Bus Accessibility page.
Dial-a-Ride & Paratransit
Rio Metro and our transit partners provide accessible transportation services for people with disabilities residing in Valencia County, Rio Rancho and the Albuquerque Metro area whose impairment makes it impossible to ride any of the fixed route bus services. Individuals must meet eligibility requirements for some services.
Visit the Rio Metro Access page for more information.
Reduced Fares for Seniors & People With Disabilities
Reduced Fares are available to:
- Senior citizens age 62 and over
- Medicare card holders
- People with disabilities that show
- A NM Motor Vehicle Department notification
- Letter from the doctor indicating the disability (with expiration date)
- An ABQ RIDE Honored Citizen Card
- A Santa Fe Ride Card or Santa Fe Trails Half Fare Card
Visit the Rio Metro Fares page.
Service Animals
Service animals are permitted at stations and on trains. Service animals must be leashed and kept on the floor and out of the aisles as much as possible, and must be under the control of their owners at all times.
Visit the Service Animals page to learn more.