Silver Rider Transit is a public transportation operator in Clark County, Nevada, United States. Silver Rider Transit operates in the rural portion of Clark county, with focus cities of Laughlin and Mesquite.[3][4]
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| Parent | Southern Nevada Transit Coalition |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Laughlin[1] |
| Service area | Rural Clark County |
| Service type | |
| Routes | 8 Fixed Route[2] |
| Destinations | Laughlin, Mesquite, Sandy Valley, Las Vegas |
| Website | https://sntc.net/ |
History
editSilver Rider Transit was incorporated in 2002, as a part of Nevada's DOT public rural ride program under the name Southern Nevada Transit Coalition.[5][6]
In 2008, Silver Rider Assumed transit operation for Boulder City.[7][2]
In 2010, Silver Rider Transit opened Harry Reid Transportation Center in Laughlin, honoring Senator Harry Reid, since Reid helped secure 3.5 million in funding for the transportation center. The previous transportation center was located with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department substation-jail.[8]
In February 2022, Silver Rider Transit acquired hybrid electric buses for its Laughlin bus routes under a Federal grant facilitated by Nevada DOT.[9]
Services
editDemand response
editBoulder City Transit
editSilver Rider offers a daily Dial a Ride Service in Boulder City, that is open to all. Reservation in Boulder City isn't required.[10]
Indian Springs Express Route
editIn Indian Springs, Silver Rider operates a weekly Dial a Ride service, open to all, that takes residents from Indian Springs to user indicated drop off location in Las Vegas. Dial a Ride in Indian Springs requires 24 hour advance reservation[11]
Laughlin Transit
editIn Laughlin, Silver rider offers Senior Dial a Ride services over the age of 60, to medical destinations in Bullhead City, AZ.[12]
Social Security Express
editSocial Security Express is a Dial a Ride service that operates once a month. It is available to take Laughlin residents to the Needles Social Security office. Appointment to the Needles Social Security office is required.[13]
Routes
edit| Route | Location | Service Area |
|---|---|---|
| Route 333 | Mesquite | Travels counter clockwise from the Mesquite Walmart to Mesquite City Hall |
| Route 444 | Mesquite | Travels counter clockwise from the Mesquite Walmart to Bunkerville[14] |
| Route 777 | Laughlin | Travels counter clockwise from SNTC Terminal to the Laughlin residential area, via South Casino Drive |
| Route 888 | Laughlin | Travels clockwise from SNTC Terminal to the Laughlin residential area, via South Casino Drive[15] |
| Las Vegas Express | Laughlin | Deviated fix bus route that travels from SNTC Terminal to RTC Bonneville transit center. Return trips from Las Vegas Start from RTC South Strip Transit Center. Operates on Weekdays only.[13] |
| Searchlight Express | Searchlight | Deviated fix bus route that travels from Searchlight to Bullhead City, servicing Searchlight, Cal-Nev-Ari, and Palm Gardens. Allows Transfer with Bullhead Area Transit at Riverview Mall. Operates every other Tuesday[13] |
| Sandy Valley & Goodsprings Express Route | Sandy Valley | Travels from Sandy Valley, to the Las Vegas Galleria Mall. With stops in Goodsprings and Jean. Allows Transfer to RTC transit system from the South Strip Transit center.[16] Operated twice per week. |
| Mesquite Express Route | Mesquite | Operates once per week. From the Mesquite Walmart, to the Las Vegas Town Square. Allows transfer to RTC Transit in the Bonneville Transit Center.[17] This route allows for deviated bus route service, upon request to the North Las Vegas VA hospital and transfer to the RTC South Strip Transfer terminal. |
References
edit- ^ "Silver Rider Customer Assistance". Southern Nevada Transit Coalition. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Service Locations". Southern Nevada Transit Coalition. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Silver Rider Transit". Visit Laughlin Nevada. Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Silver Rider Bus announces route realignment and new route". Mesquite Citizen Journal. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Our History". Southern Nevada Transit Coalition. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "§5311 Rural Area Program". Nevada Department of Transportation. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Southern Nevada Coordinated Transportation Plan" (PDF). Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Facility to bear name of Sen. Harry Reid". Mohave Valley Daily News. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "SNTC Unveils New Hybrid Electric Buses". Nevada Department of Transportation. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Boulder City Brochure" (PDF). Southern Nevada Transit Coalition. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Indian Springs Express Brochure" (PDF). Southern Nevada Transit Coalition. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Laughlin Transit" (PDF). Southern Nevada Transit Coalition. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
- ^ a b c Laughlin Express Flyer sntc.net [dead link]
- ^ "Mesquite Route Brochure" (PDF). Southern Nevada Transit Coalition. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Laughlin route Brochure" (PDF). Southern Nevada Transit Coalition. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ Sandy Valley Express Brochure sntc.net [dead link]
- ^ Mesquite Express Brochure sntc.net [dead link]