LiVE
An income-based fare discount program.Still have tickets from a 2024 Ticket Book?
No worries! All unused tickets will remain valid through 2025. Just validate as usual when taking your next trip on RTD!
What can LiVE Do For You?
RTD’s LiVE program helps you get to all the places you need to go. By enrolling in LiVE, you will receive a 50% discount on fares throughout the RTD service area.
The LiVE application is available on the Colorado State benefits site, PEAK, or you can apply by phone.
LiVE fare products
Once enrolled in the program, you can pay your fare with the RTD MyRide app, MyRide card, paper 10-Ride Ticket Books or cash. LiVE tickets reflected as Discount products are also available for purchase in the Transit, and Uber apps.
| Discount | |
|---|---|
| 3 Hour Pass | $1.35 |
| Day Pass | $2.70 |
| 10-Ride Ticket Book | $13.50 |
| Monthly Pass | $27.00 |
| Airport Day Pass* | --- |
*All Discount fares include travel to and from the Airport Fare Zone.
Access-a-Ride
If you are enrolled in RTD’s Access-a-Ride Program and in LiVE, you can pay the discounted Access-a-Ride LiVE fare in cash, with paper tickets from a 6-ride ticket book, or with mobile tickets on the RTD's MyRide app, Transit and Uber apps. LiVE tickets should be used unless LiVE eligibility is in your Access-a-Ride profile after you have been approved. If you have a LiVE card and are not receiving the discount, please contact the Access-a-Ride administrative office to inform us.
| Discount | |
|---|---|
| Access-a-Ride LiVE One-Way | $2.25 |
| Access-a-Ride LiVE Airport One-Way | $9.50 |
| Access-a-Ride LiVE 6-Ride Ticket Book | $13.50 |
LiVE Program Resources
How Do I Qualify?
LiVE is valid for anyone 20 years and older
Youth ages 19 and under ride at no cost on all RTD services, due to the Zero Fare for Youth program.
LiVE discount is valid for anyone 20 years and older. LiVE is also applicable for Access-a-Ride services for those who qualify.
Be at or below 250% Federal Poverty Level
As of April 2025, this means a monthly gross household/family income as follows, based on the number of household members. See table of information below.
Members of your household include individuals who are on the same tax return. If you do not file taxes and are not on someone else’s return, the members of your household include your spouse and your children who live with you.
| Household Members | Gross Monthly Household Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $3,260.42 |
| 2 | $4,406.25 |
| 3 | $5,552.08 |
| 4 | $6,697.92 |
| 5 | $7,843.75 |
| 6 | $8,989.58 |
| 7 | $10,135.42 |
| 8 | $11,281.25 |
| 9 | $12,427.08 |
| 10 | $13,572.92 |
| 11 | $14,718.75 |
| 12 | $15,864.58 |
| 13 | $17,010.42 |
| 14 | $18,156.25 |
Provide a valid address for your eligibility card
If you need help, you can ask a service agency if you can use their mailing address. If you don’t provide a mailing address, your card will be sent to RTD.
Supply gross household income verification
You will need to upload supporting documents verifying gross income (pay stubs, letters from employers, benefit award letters, or other documents showing gross income) for each adult in the household.
Provide a recent photo
Upload a clear, close-up, full-color image of yourself on a neutral background to be printed on your LiVE identification card. Do not upload a photo of your driver's license or other existing ID card. *If the uploaded photo is not useable, it will cause a delay in receiving your card.
What does a good photo look like?
You will need a photo for each applicant. The photo must be clear, from the shoulders up, not tilted at an angle, and have a light background to be printed on your eligibility card.
Applying for LiVE is Easy!
- Visit the Colorado State benefits site, PEAK, at http://www.colorado.gov/PEAK, or contact Denver Human Services at 720-944-4347.
- Apply for yourself and other household members with an account or as a guest.
- Enter your application information as prompted on PEAK. If you have an SSN, enter it as it may expedite the application.
- Upload a photo for each applicant. If you or other household applicants are not enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or Colorado Works, you will also need to upload gross income verification documents. Contact Denver Human Services at the number listed above with any questions about uploading photos or documents.
- Receive your LiVE eligibility card in the mail. Use it with your LiVE MyRide card or mobile ticket.
Support is Available for Non-Profit Organizations and Social Services Agencies
RTD staff are here to help you and your clients easily access RTD's LiVE program, including answering questions and walking through registration. Additionally, language assistance, including translation and interpretation, is available at no cost. To schedule a time for RTD staff to visit your organization, provide information on riding with RTD and help your clients sign up for LiVE; or if your clients need language assistance support, please call 303-299-2382 or email LiVECard@RTD-Denver.com
Contact Information
PEAK Technical Support Center
Phone: 800-250-7741
Chat: Colorado.gov/PEAK
LiVE Eligibility and Applications
Denver Human Services can answer questions, help with applications and photos, or take applications over the phone
Phone: 720-944-4347
Email: DHS_RTD_LiVE@denvergov.org
RTD LiVE Discount Identification Card
Contact RTD with questions about your LiVE card or for a replacement card.
Phone: 303-299-2382
Email: LiVECard@rtd-Denver.com