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. [Schedules]

Map RRT.1 Shippensburg Transit System Map

Map Courtesy of TCRPC

How to use the Bus:

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

The Ride the Raider Card Program is designed to reward Raider Regional Transit riders. Riders who accumulate 10 rides on one card within the time period stated may redeem complete and validated cards at the University Store for a discount of $5.00 off a $20.00 purchase. Offer excludes textbooks. Cards are issued for the months of: August/September, October, November, December/January, February, March, April, and May/June for a total of eight cards. Riders must have all 10 rides within the month(s) designated on the cars. Rider Cards cannot be combined.

You can obtain your free Ride the Raider card from:

On each RRT bus

Raider Regional Transit office, 05 Horton Hall, Shippensburg University Campus, (530-8891)

Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 75 West King St., (532-5509)

Shippensburg Borough Office

Shippensburg Township Office

Shippensburg Community Center

University Police Office

Cumberland Union Building

Student Association Fiscal Office

Student can also obtain Cards at campus resident halls or the Dean Of Students Office.

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 05 Horton Hall.

Complete the card with your name address and telephone number and sign the card.

Take the card to the Shippensburg University Store located in the Cumberland Union Building on the Shippensburg University campus to receive your discount. For store hours call 477-1600.

(information above is provided by the RRT website)

RRT Fares

Table RRT.1 RRT Fares (last verified 6/7/2007)

Cash Base Fare:
Adults:	$1.00
Children, Age 5 and under:	Free w/ fare-paying passenger
Shippensburg University Students & Staff (w/ ID):	Free¹
Seniors:	Free²

To obtain an ID contact the Raider Regional Transit office at 530-8891.

Regular Fare between 7:00-7:59 AM and 4:30 – 5:29 PM weekdays.

RRT Schedules

Check RRT Schedule Website at: http://www.ship.edu/RRT/#schedules or call (717) 530-8891

RRT Bus Routes

Blue Route (M-F) / Red Route (M-F) / Saturday Route

Connections:

CAT Express Route 81H and 81N Stop at the Shippensburg K-Mart, where the Blue Route provides service.

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Last Updated: 11/05/2007