VIA Metropolitan Transit Celebrates Fiesta with Special Medal

VIA's commemorative Fiesta medal and free rides aim to make San Antonio's annual celebration more accessible and inclusive for all.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:13pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration of a VIA Metropolitan Transit bus repeated in a grid pattern, capturing the celebratory energy and inclusive spirit of San Antonio's Fiesta festival.VIA Metropolitan Transit's commemorative Fiesta medal and free rides aim to make San Antonio's annual celebration more accessible and inclusive for all.San Antonio Today

VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio's public transportation provider, is offering free rides on all of its bus and streetcar services and has created a commemorative Fiesta medal that will be available to riders during the 2026 Fiesta festivities.

Why it matters

Fiesta is a beloved San Antonio tradition that draws over 3 million visitors to the city each year, making it one of the largest festivals in the United States. VIA's participation helps make the event more accessible and inclusive for all residents and tourists.

The details

The VIA Fiesta medal features the agency's logo and the iconic Fiesta colors of red, white, and green. Riders can pick up the limited-edition pins at VIA's information centers and on-board the transit vehicles during Fiesta. In addition to the commemorative medals, VIA will also provide free rides on all of its bus and streetcar services throughout the 11-day Fiesta celebration.

  • Fiesta 2026 will take place from April 16-26.
  • VIA's free rides and Fiesta medal giveaway will run for the duration of the 11-day festival.

The players

VIA Metropolitan Transit

San Antonio's public transportation provider, operating bus and streetcar services throughout the city.

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What they’re saying

“Fiesta is such an important part of San Antonio's culture, and we're thrilled to be able to offer free rides and commemorative pins to help everyone celebrate.”

— Jeffrey Arndt, President and CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit

What’s next

VIA will continue to promote its Fiesta offerings on its website and social media channels in the weeks leading up to the festival.

The takeaway

VIA's free rides and commemorative Fiesta medal demonstrate the agency's commitment to making the city's beloved annual celebration more accessible and inclusive for all residents and visitors.