DART to Offer Free Veteran Bus Rides Nov. 11
Veterans and their spouses or partners can ride any DART bus statewide at no cost on Veterans Day.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Military
DART First State will offer free bus rides to veterans on any DART bus throughout Veterans Day, November 11, 2026. Veterans must show a veteran identification card or DD Form 214, and spouses and partners may ride free with a veteran identification card.
Why it matters
The free-ride offer gives Delaware veterans and their families a no-cost way to travel statewide on Veterans Day. It is part of DART's ongoing effort to recognize U.S. military veterans.
The offer covers all DART bus routes statewide for the full day of November 11, 2026, with eligibility tied to a veteran identification card or DD Form 214. The announcement does not disclose expected ridership or the cost of the program to DART.
The players
DART First State
DART First State is the public transit agency serving Delaware with statewide bus service.
The details
Veterans can ride any DART bus for free all day on November 11, 2026 by showing a veteran identification card or DD Form 214. Spouses and partners of veterans can also ride free by presenting a veteran identification card.
Timeline
November 11, 2026: Free DART bus rides for veterans statewide, all day.
Big Picture
Veterans Day, observed each November 11, has long prompted transit agencies and other public services to offer free or discounted access to veterans. DART's statewide offer follows that annual pattern of honoring veterans through a practical public benefit.
Veterans and eligible family members can ride DART buses statewide at no cost all day on November 11, 2026 by showing a veteran identification card or DD Form 214. Veterans should carry one of these documents with them when boarding.
The takeaway
Veterans and their spouses or partners can plan free travel on any DART bus on November 11, 2026, provided they carry a valid veteran identification card or DD Form 214. Bringing that document on the day is the only requirement to take advantage of the offer.
Further reading
For more on veterans' issues in the state, see Military coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WDEL 101.7FM.
