RTD's New App Makes Transit Smoother | Denver News

RTD just launched NextRide, a game-changing app that lets you plan trips, buy tickets, and track real-time transit—all while supporting Apple and Google Pay. Designed to slash the guesswork of waiting for buses or trains, it also doubles as a safety tool: report suspicious activity with your location, and RTD Police will respond. Despite a small number of incidents per 2,400 riders, arrests and citations are up 72%, drug-related calls down 50%, and overall service calls dropped 6%. The app went live Monday after a 2025 rollout—phase one—and they’re asking users to try it and send feedback. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/921aaee875f314b6