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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, Zone 1 ADA Paratransit will be free to ride on these listed dates:

  • 2026
    • January 1 – New Year’s Day
    • January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    • February 4 – Rosa Parks Day
    • February 10 – Special Elections*
    • March 3 – Special Elections*
    • April 7 – General Elections/Special Elections*
    • April 22 – Earth Day
    • May 15 – Third Friday Free
    • May 25 – Memorial Day
    • June 16 – Special Elections*
    • June 19 – Juneteenth/Third Friday Free

Note: Starting January 5, riders can enjoy FREE OKC Streetcar service thru July 5. Learn more about this promotion here.


Updated: 1/5/2025

*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

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