Nevada County Connects Offers Free Fares for Valentine's Day

All riders can travel at no cost on February 14th

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

Nevada County Connects, the public transit system serving Western Nevada County, California, is offering free fares on all routes on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14th. The transit agency will be operating on its normal schedule and all riders can travel for free as part of a grant-funded program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility.

Why it matters

Free fare days help encourage more residents to use public transportation, which can reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in the region. This promotion aligns with Nevada County Connects' mission to provide accessible and affordable transit options for the community.

The details

Nevada County Connects will be waiving all fares on Saturday, February 14th, allowing riders to travel for free on the agency's fixed-route bus service. This free fare day is funded by a Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) grant, which provides public transit agencies with money to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility.

  • Nevada County Connects is offering free fares on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Nevada County Connects

The public transit system serving Western Nevada County, California, providing fixed-route bus service for over 50 years since 1975.

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What’s next

Riders can find bus schedules and plan their trips on the Nevada County Connects website or by calling the Transit Services office.

The takeaway

Free fare days like this one help make public transportation more accessible and encourage residents to reduce their carbon footprint by choosing to ride the bus instead of driving.