Is the Pittsburgh Trolley free?


Is the Pittsburgh Trolley free? PRT fare is $2.75 for unlimited rides within a three hour period. Pay or show your ticket as you enter the bus or the T - Pittsburgh's light rail system. Exact change is required when paying with cash as bus drivers do not carry change. Travel between the Downtown and North Shore is free on the light rail system.


How walkable is Downtown Pittsburgh?

This location is in the Downtown neighborhood. Downtown is the most walkable neighborhood in Pittsburgh with a neighborhood Walk Score of 95.


Do Pittsburgh buses take credit cards?

Yes. You must have a valid credit or debit card to purchase a mobile ticket or pass. Will the app store my credit card information? Not unless you want it to.


Can I get around Pittsburgh without a car?

?There are many ways to get around Pittsburgh... car, bus, taxi, bike, pedicab, boat or your own two feet! We have the tips and information you need to get around town.


Can you use a debit card on bus in Pittsburgh?

Yes. You must have a valid credit or debit card to purchase a mobile ticket or pass.


How long is the bus free in Pittsburgh?

Free rides to North Shore stations are provided thanks to sponsorship agreements with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rivers Casino, ALCO Parking and the Stadium Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. For bus riders, fares are free within this zone from start of service until 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. More info here.


Why did Pittsburgh get rid of trolleys?

Automobile usage began supplanting the trolley not long after the end of the First World War. Some routes were so unprofitable that they were abandoned in the 1920s, reports Touring Pittsburgh by Trolley, a nostalgic look at trolley service.