StarTran
Lincoln, NE
Pay for your StarTran fare quickly and easily with your phone using the Token Transit service!
Download App
How to Ride Transit Using Your Phone
- Download your mobile app of choice from the options above
- Purchase passes to use immediately or store them for future rides (note: an internet connection is required to purchase and activate a mobile pass)
- As the bus approaches open your app and tap your pass to activate
- Once onboard follow instructions in the app to validate your ticket
Send a Pass
Token Transit Send a Pass is an online pass purchasing portal for StarTran. You can purchase a pass online and have it instantly sent to any phone number you choose. You can now instantly deliver transit passes for your friends and family.
Fares
Rider Descriptions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Regular | |
| Low Income |
ID Required Please refer directly to StarTran for Low Income Guidelines. |
| Senior Saver |
ID Required Valid for senior citizens (62 and older) and disabled persons. A Medicare Card, Senior Saver, Go For Less Photo ID card, driver’s license or valid State ID must be presented when boarding the bus. Go For Less Photo ID cards may be obtained from the League of Human Dignity, 1701 “P” Street, 402-441-7871. |
| Regular Big Red Express | |
| Youth Big Red Express |
ID Required Youths are persons between the ages of 2 and 12. |
Service Descriptions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fixed Route | |
| Paratransit | |
| NorthStar Lot | |
| Southpointe Lot | |
| NorthWest High School Lot | |
| Gateway Lot |
Fare Descriptions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 Ride |
Valid for a single ride. Ticket will display for 30 minutes. |
| 20-Ride |
Pack of twenty 1-Ride passes, each pass is valid for 30 minutes after first activation. |
| 31-Day |
31-Day passes are valid for 31 consectutive days after first activation until midnight on the 31st day. |
| Big Red Express Round Trip |
Purchased passes are saved for later use. Valid on Game Days only. |
| Big Red Express 2023 Season |
Purchased passes are saved for later use. Valid on 2023 season Game Days only. |
StarTran Terms and Policies
Purchases made with Token Transit for StarTran are subject to StarTran terms and policies. For more information on these policies you may visit https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/LTU/StarTran or call +1 402-441-7185.