DALLAS — Dallas Area Rapid Transit is debuting its new bus network later this month, and it's offering free rides through early February.
DART initially said it would offer free fares to all riders from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, as it rolled out its new bus service. That now has been extended through Feb. 6, DART said.
Additionally, it will offer 50% off of all rides purchased through its contactless payment method option from Feb. 7 through Feb. 21.
The free rides and half-priced fares cover the entire DART network -- including all buses and rails, as well as the Trinity Railway Express (between Union Station in Downtown Dallas to DFW Airport).
Riders can use contactless payment to purchase tickets at all rail stations and aboard all DART buses. Contactless options include the DART GoPass App, Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.
The news comes after mixed reception to the new network changes that launched on Monday.
The new network's aim is to expand ride frequency at peak hours, decrease travel times with more direct routes and increase hours of operation.
You can view the full update to DART's bus network here.