What Is the EcoPass Program and How Does It Work?
EcoPass is a program offered by RTD to businesses of any size to provide transportation benefits to employees at a greatly reduced rate. Once enrolled, employees have access to unlimited rides on all RTD bus and light-rail services, including the A-Line to Denver International Airport (DEN).
It’s a powerful tool for improving access, reducing commuting costs, and supporting employee satisfaction, including use beyond just the daily commute. Whether you’re a small local business or a large global organization in the Denver South region, EcoPass makes it easy to offer a valuable benefit that supports recruitment and retention. With RTD’s extensive coverage, your team can reliably commute throughout the Denver Metro region without the stress of traffic or the expense of gas and parking.
Why Partner with Denver South for Your RTD EcoPass
Denver South helps businesses of all sizes understand the EcoPass program by providing key information on pricing, benefits, and implementation strategies. We guide your team through the decision-making process and help determine if EcoPass is the right fit for your organization.
Once a business chooses to move forward, they’ll work directly with RTD to finalize the contract and activate the program. After launch, Denver South can re-engage to support employee education and help drive adoption across your organization.
You can purchase an EcoPass at any time of the year — reach out to our team to learn more about prorated pricing and how to get started.
Explore discounted ecopass options today!
The first step is to reach out to our team and we will get the process started and provide your organization with a customized plan, including employee surveys, pricing, and assistance navigating EcoPass from start to finish.
EcoPass FAQ
Some plans are as low as $20 an employee per year! Please reach out to Denver South staff for a 2025 price quote.
- Improve recruitment and retention
- Your team can use the EcoPass even when they’re off the clock — including evenings, weekends, and personal trips — making it an even more valuable and flexible benefit.
- Support employee wellbeing and reduce commute stress
- Boost your Environmental Social Governance (ESG) goals
- Help improve air quality in the region
You may be eligible to save up to 50%
With the Alternative Transportation Options Tax Credit, your business could offset a substantial portion of the cost when offering EcoPass as a commuter benefit.
Any business in the Denver South region — large or small — can offer an EcoPass to employees. RTD and Denver South will help you build a plan that fits your workforce and budget.
Denver South works directly with your team to launch the program. In addition, we provide:
- Employee surveys to gauge interest and commuting habits
- Program development, including custom pricing estimates and coordination with RTD
- Implementation support, from educational materials to employee engagement events that encourage adoption
It’s a streamlined, scalable process — and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
