Ride Free with Your Baylor ID

Your ID. Your Ride. Your Waco.

Getting around Waco just got easier! Through a Baylor Student Government pilot program, all currently enrolled Baylor
undergraduate and graduate students can ride Waco Transit for free simply by showing their Baylor ID to the bus
driver when boarding.
Whether you're heading to dinner with friends, picking up groceries, or exploring everything Waco has to offer, Waco
Transit can help you get there.

No payment. No registration. Just show your Baylor ID and ride!

Program Details

• Who is eligible? All currently enrolled Baylor undergraduate and graduate students, including international students.
• What's included? All regular Waco Transit bus routes throughout Waco.
• How much does it cost? Nothing! Eligible students ride for free.
• When is the program active? August 24, 2026–August 24, 2027.
• Is this a permanent program? No. This is a pilot program running for one year.

How It Works

Riding Waco Transit is simple!
1. Grab Your ID: Have your physical Baylor ID card or digital Baylor ID on your phone ready.
2. Show Your ID: Present your Baylor ID to the bus driver when boarding.
3. Ride for Free: That's it! No scanning, tapping, payment, or advance registration is required.

Explore Waco for Free

Your Baylor ID opens the door to exploring more of Waco. All regular Waco Transit routes are included in the program,
so you can travel throughout the city without paying a bus fare.

• Restaurants and Dining: Meet friends for dinner or explore local restaurants.
• Grocery Stores: Visit H-E-B and other grocery destinations.
• Shopping: Head to Central Texas Marketplace and other shopping destinations.
• Entertainment and Recreation: Explore Waco and discover new places around the city.
• Everyday Destinations: Get where you need to go throughout Waco.
There are no restrictions on how far you travel or how frequently you ride, as long as you use an included regular
Waco Transit route.
 

Plan Your Trip

Ready to explore Waco? Use these resources to find your route and plan your next trip.
Waco Transit Routes & Maps: Explore official routes and maps
Live Bus Tracker: Track buses in real time
Official Waco Transit Map: View the map on the website to explore routes throughout Waco.
Remember: All regular Waco Transit routes are included in the pilot program. Campus bus routes that are already free are not part of this program.

Questions?

Have questions about the pilot program or how to use your Baylor ID on Waco Transit? Contact Baylor Student
Government at student_government@baylor.edu. 

Your ID. Your Ride. Your Waco.