Check out public transit during Try MATBUS Week
Try MATBUS Week takes place October 26-31, and it's a fun and interactive opportunity for residents of the Fargo-Moorhead community to experience all of the benefits that MATBUS has to offer. There will be several special offers and events during the week to encourage residents to try out MATBUS services.
All downtown hub giveaways will take place at the new location - 222 4th St N in Fargo - and be available while supplies last.
Order of Events
Monday - Saturday – Fare FREE
Bus fare will be free all week. Promotional fares will apply to fixed route buses only and do not include MAT Paratransit.
Tuesday, October 27 – Reusable Tote Giveaway
Reusable shopping totes will be available for free at the downtown hub, at the customer service window.
Wednesday, October 28 – Warm Up Wednesday
From 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., there will be a self-serve station of free hot cider and donuts in the lobby. Limit 1 per person.
Thursday, October 29 – Gloves Giveaway
Touchscreen-compatible gloves will be available for free at the downtown hub, at the customer service window.
Friday, October 30 – Free Popcorn
From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., free freshly popped popcorn and bottled water will be set up in the downtown hub lobby. Limit 1 bag of popcorn and 1 drink per person.
Saturday, October 31 – Halloween
Halloween candy will be available on fixed route vehicles, while supplies last.
How to ride MATBUS
If you have never used MATBUS, check out our website's How to Ride page including the “How to Ride” video, or give us a call at 701.232.7500. Also, consider planning your trip on Google Maps or Apple Maps, using the Transit icon instead of the Driving icon. You can also track your bus in real time on ridematbus.com.
For future rides, we also offer convenient mobile payments with the MATBUS Connect App. Find more information on the MATBUS Connect page.