Nevada City, Calif. – Nevada County Transit Services is pleased to announce an upcoming Free Fare Days event, which will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 16 in conjunction with the Nevada County Fair. Nevada County Connects services will be free to ride during the fair, so hop on the bus and enjoy stress-free travel around the community.
In addition to the Free Fare Event, Nevada County Connects will operate a free shuttle service from Tinloy Transit Center in downtown Grass Valley (across the street from Gold Miner’s Inn) to the main gate at the fairgrounds, including stops at Pine Creek shopping center and McKnight Crossing shopping center (near Papa Murphy’s).
The fair shuttle will operate Wednesday through Sunday, departing Tinloy Transit Center approximately every 30 minutes. Shuttle hours will be 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Nevada County Now paratransit will offer free fares on Thursday, Aug. 13 in conjunction with Community Day at the Fair.
Bus route maps and schedules are available in the Nevada County Connects Rider’s Guide at Nevadacountyca.gov/transit. Riders can also call the Transit Services office at 530-477-0103 x 0 for travel planning information.
Free fare days are funded by a Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) air quality grant that provides public transit funding assistance for projects that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility.
About Nevada County Connects
Nevada County Connects provides fixed-route bus service throughout Western Nevada County, serving cities, towns, and unincorporated areas. Celebrating over 50 years of service since 1975, Nevada County Connects offers modern, accessible transit options, including tap-to-pay fares and new electric buses. Riding the bus is always free for youth ages 6–17 and requires no passes or identification. The County’s transit system regularly hosts free fares days and shuttle opportunities for major community events.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a transit driver, please visit NevadaCountyCa.gov/Careers to check out current job openings.