Raider Regional Transit (RRT)
Raider Regional Transit (RRT) is a local bus system serving the Shippensburg University and the Shippensburg community. RRT is jointly sponsored by the Shippensburg University Student Association, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg Borough, Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County, Southampton Township-Franklin County and Capital Area Transit with funds provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
The RRT provides service Monday through Saturday during the university's regular academic year and on Tuesdays and Thursday's (Modified Schedule) during the summer and fall, spring and holiday breaks. Service is provided around campus, and the Shippensburg community. Riders may go to local shopping areas as well as the regional Chambersburg mall.
FARES
- Free to Shippensburg University students and employees with student ID.
- Free to senior citizens with Commonwealth ID card. To obtain an ID contact the Raider Regional Transit office at 530-8891 or Rep. Rob Kauffman's office at 532-1707
- $1.00 for each one-way trip.
- Children age five and under may ride free with a fare-paying adult.
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Finding the Right Bus:
Raider Regional Transit has two routes, the Red and Blue. Each bus is marked with signs on and over the windshield denoting the route. Bus stop signs have been installed on campus and throughout the Shippensburg community. Look at the RRT schedule, check schedule and bus stop locations, proceed to the nearest bus stop, wait for the bus traveling the route you wish to ride and the driver will top for you. You may want to wave to the bus driver indicating that you wish to board the bus.
Ride the Raider Card
What Is a Ride the Raider Card?
The Raider Regional Transit system has initiated a rider incentive program to reward riders. Riders who accumulate 10 rides on one card may redeem complete cards at the Shippensburg University Store for:
A discount of $5.00 off a $20.00 or more purchase at the University Store (offer excludes textbooks)
Cards will be issued for the months of: August/September, October, November, December/January, February, March, April, May/ June for a total of eight cards.
Where Do I Get Them?
You can obtain your free “Ride the Raider Card” from:
- Raider Regional Transit Office, 05 Horton Hall, Shippensburg University Campus, (530-8891)
- Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 22 East King Street, (532-5509)
- Shippensburg Borough Office,
- Shippensburg University Store,
- University Police Office,
- Ceddia Union Building,
- Student Association Fiscal Office,
- Lehman Library
How Do I Redeem Them?
Ten rides must be completed each month in order to receive bookstore discount.
Monthly ride cards cannot be combined. For example, five rides in September cannot be combined with five rides in October.
Riders will receive monthly cards, which can be punched for ten rides. To redeem your Ride the Raider Card:
- After completing ten rides, have your card validated by the bus driver or at the Raider Regional Transit office.
- Complete the card with your name address and telephone and sign the card to receive your discount.
- Take the card to:
The Shippensburg University Store located in the Cumberland Union Building on the Shippensburg University campus, to receive $5.00 off a $20.00 purchase.
Who Can Use Ride the Raider Cards?
All riders may obtain the raider cards.
Is There a Charge for Ride the Raider Cards?
NO... The cards are free.
Raider Regional Transit Schedules and Route Map