About DART On Demand
All trips must take place within the designated zone. Trips can be booked in real-time (on-demand) or scheduled in advance and may be shared with other riders. DART On Demand uses smart technology to optimize your ride while picking up or dropping off other riders.
DART On Demand uses a smartphone application and smaller sized buses to provide service when you want and where you want. Riders can also book through an online web portal or by calling DART customer service at 515-283-8100.
The service operates Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. The last available time to book a trip is 5:45 p.m. Rides are $1.75. Riders who qualify for half fare and children ages 6-10 can ride for $0.75.
Book a DART On Demand ride through the web portal or download the app.
See details below for more information.
DART On Demand Week of Free Ride Promotion Limits and Exclusions
Introductory offer valid for new DART On Demand accounts. Offer only valid from March 1, 2024 until April 26, 2024.
Limit one redemption per person. Credits only valid on redeeeming DART On Demand account and cannot be transferred, exchanged or refunded. Must be redeemed prior to time of service and cannot be applied to previous rides. Promotional code may be redeemed during mobile booking, online booking, or over the phone when booking with DART Customer Service. Ride credits do not expire once awarded. Offer has no cash value. Credits may not be redeemed for credits or rides on any other DART service.
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Where Can DART On Demand River Bend Take You?
DART On Demand River Bend is a point-to-point service that operates within a travel zone in north Des Moines serving parts of the River Bend, Oakridge, King Irving, Mondamin Presidential and Chautauqua Park neighborhoods. This service can take you to a DART bus stop, work, medical appointments, the grocery store and more! All DART On Demand trips must start and end within the designated zone.
Several key locations are located within the zone, including Broadlawns Medical Center, the Polk County Health Department, Harding Hills shopping plaza and the Grubb YMCA, to name a few. The zone’s boundaries are as follows:
- North: Hickman Road, with additional travel north along Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway between Hickman and Euclid
- East: 2nd Avenue, between University and Franklin Avenues
- South: I-235 from MLK Parkway to 9th Street; University from 9th to 2nd Avenue
- West: MLK Parkway
- Additional locations include: Oakridge Neighborhood
You can also book a trip to any bus stop within the zone to connect to DART’s Fixed Route service. Riders can connect to Local Routes 3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 50 and 60.
Booking Your Ride
DART On Demand rides can be booked when you need them or scheduled in advance. There are three ways to book your trip, in the DART On Demand App, through a web portal or by calling Customer Service.
DART On Demand App
- First time users: Download the DART On Demand app from the App Store or Google Play store and follow the simple signup steps to create an account.
- Log into your account.
- Enter your pickup and drop-off locations.
- Choose the ride option that works best for you.
- Track your ride in real-time while you wait.
Web Portal
- First time users: Follow the simple signup steps to create an account.
- Click here to open the web portal or click the “Book a Ride” button above.
- Log into your account.
- Enter your pickup and drop-off locations.
- Choose the ride option that works best for you.
- If you entered a valid cell phone, you will be sent a link to track your ride in real-time.
Calling Customer Service
- First time users: You will need to provide your name, email address and phone number to create an account.
- Call 515-283-8100 to book your trip.
- Request a DART On Demand trip and give the customer service representative your name.
- Let the customer service representative know your pickup and drop-off locations and what time you would like to book a ride.
- If your account is tied to a valid cell phone, you will be sent a link to track your ride in real-time.
Paying for Your Ride
There are several ways to conveniently pay for your ride:
- Pay when you book a ride in the DART On Demand app! To do this you will need to add a credit card to your app account. The driver will know you have paid in the app when you board.
- Pay with cash when you board. If using cash, please bring the exact fare as bus operators cannot give change.
- Pay using the MyDART app. Mobile DART On Demand passes are available in the MyDART app. Keep in mind DART On Demand rides cannot be booked in the MyDART app.
- Swipe your weekly or monthly DART pass or pay using tokens. One token per ride (tokens are valued at $1.75, no change will be given).
DART On Demand Resources
Find a list of frequently asked questions here.
Download the DART On Demand River Bend brochure.
Funding Partners
DART On Demand River Bend is a pilot project made possible by funding DART received from The Principal® Financial Group Foundation, Mid-Iowa Health Foundation, The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, the Iowa Department of Transportation, Prairie Meadows and the Polk County Board of Supervisors.
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