- Beginning February 1, 2026, Wake Forest will introduce a tier-based fare rate schedule for Go Wake Forest.
- Fares will be based on distance traveled (for single rider bookings, plus $1.25 for each additional passenger), along with a reduced fare program for qualified riders.
- Go Wake Forest will offer a Reduced Fare Program for seniors, persons with disabilities, and riders who meet certain income-based qualifications.
WAKE FOREST, NC - In October 2024, the Town of Wake Forest introduced “Go Wake Forest,” a free ridesharing microtransit service that connects riders directly from their doorstep to anywhere in Wake Forest’s jurisdiction and portions of Raleigh’s Wakefield neighborhood.
Beginning Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, Go Wake Forest will introduce a tier-based fare rate schedule based on distance traveled (for single rider bookings, plus $1.25 for each additional passenger), along with a reduced fare program for qualified riders.
- 0-2 miles - $2.50 fare, $1.25 discounted fare
- 2-4 miles - $3.50 fare, $1.75 discounted fare
- 4+ miles - $4.50 fare, $2.25 discounted fare
To make transit more accessible and affordable for seniors, persons with disabilities, and riders who meet certain income-based qualifications, Go Wake Forest is offering a Reduced Fare Program. Anyone wishing to participate in the program must complete an online application at https://bit.ly/GoWakeForest or in-person at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301S. Brooks St.
Approved applicants will receive discounted fare rates of 50 percent. Children 12 and under will continue to ride fare-free. For more information, including details on qualifications and how to apply, visit https://bit.ly/GoWakeForest.