Free Ride for Veterans on Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, BARTA will allow any Veteran to ride FREE when they show a Veteran or current Military ID. BARTA is providing this promotion to say “thank you” to those…
BTC Bus Stop Changes – Effective October 31, 2025
Due to renovation activity at the BTC, Bus Stop #8 is CLOSED. Route 2/Fairgrounds Square Market, Route 5/Albright College, and Route 15/Berkshire Mall will be at Bus Stop #1 Route 19/Riverside/First Energy/Cotton St. will be…
Route 5/Albright College will serve U.S. Post Office on 13th Street – Monday, 10/17/2025
Due to construction at the Downtown Reading U.S. Post Office location, the BARTA Route 5/Albright College will now serve the U.S. Post Office location on 13th Street on every trip (Weekdays & Saturdays) for customers…
BARTA Special Services customers can pay their fare using the BARTA Go Mobile app, reloadable BARTA Go Mobile card, or cash.
For more information on the BARTA Go Mobile app and reloadable BARTA Go Mobile card click here.
Regular Mileage-Based Fares
| Fare Tiers | Full Fare | 15% Co-Pay | PWD Co-Pays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Miles – 1.99 Miles | $16.70 | $2.55 | $3.40 |
| 2 Miles – 3.99 Miles | $21.00 | $3.15 | $3.40 |
| 4 Miles – 5.99 Miles | $25.30 | $3.80 | $3.80 |
| 6 Miles – 9.99 Miles | $34.50 | $5.20 | $5.20 |
| 10 Miles – 15.99 Miles | $42.00 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| More than 16.0 Miles | $49.60 | $7.45 | $7.45 |
| Out of County – 10 Miles Outside County Line | $50.00 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| ADA Co-Pays | $3.40 | ||
| Personal Care Attendants | No Charge | ||
| Companions and Escorts will be full fare. |