DART staff provides small group training to help individuals learn to ride the bus in Greater Des Moines. Training will demonstrate how to plan a trip, read maps and schedules, recognize bus stops, pay fares, practice rider safety and more. How to Ride Training sessions are free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary.
Please note: We are currently preparing to launch new bus routes and services beginning in June 2026. We do not currently have any How-to-Ride trainings scheduled for 2026, but we are planning to hold several in-person learning opportunities in the spring. Please check back soon for dates and times.
If you are with an organization, nonprofit, or housing agency and would like to request a How-to-Ride training at your location, please contact DART's Mobility Coordinator Catlin Curry at ccurry@ridedart.com.