State Government GoPass
State Employees Can Ride for Free!
North Carolina State Government employees can ride Triangle Transit or Capital Area Transit (CAT) routes for FREE using the GoPass. Please see the frequently asked questions below for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What state government employees are eligible to receive a GoPass?
- What state government employees are NOT eligible to receive a GoPass?
- Why are employees of the University of NC College System not eligible to receive a GoPass?
- Where can I obtain my GoPass?
- Does Triangle Transit or CAT offer express routes?
- What if I don’t live on a bus route?
- Can I ride the buses for purposes that are not work related?
- What happens if I leave state government?
What state government employees are eligible to receive a GoPass? back to top
The following table displays the state government agencies who are eligible to receive a GoPass.
| Eligible Agencies | |
|---|---|
| Department of Administration | Department of Health & Human Services |
| Office of Administrative Hearings | Information Technology Services |
| Department of Agricultural & Consumer Services | Department of Insurance |
| Office of the State Auditor | Department of Justice |
| Office of State Budget & Management | Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention |
| Department of Commerce | Department of Labor |
| Office of State Controller | Office of the Lieutenant Governor |
| Department of Correction | Office of State Personnel |
| Administrative Office of the Courts | Department of Public Instruction |
| Department of Crime Control and Public Safety | Department of Revenue |
| Department of Cultural Resources | Department of Secretary of State |
| Department of Environmental & Natural Resources | Department of Transportation |
| Office of the Governor | Department of State Treasurer |
| Department of Community Colleges | Wildlife Resources Commission |
What state government employees are NOT eligible to receive a GoPass? back to top
The following table displays the agencies who are NOT eligible to receive a GoPass.
| Agencies that are NOT Eligible | |
|---|---|
| NC General Assembly | State Board of Elections |
| NC Cooperative Extension Service | Occupational Licensing Boards and Commissions |
| UNC Campus Universities (16) | UNC Hospitals |
*Triangle Transit currently has separate agreements with UNC-Chapel Hill / UNC Hospital & NC State University.
Why are employees of the University of NC College System not eligible to receive a GoPass? back to top
University employees are not eligible because they were not covered in the contract that Triangle Transit signed with the NC state government. We do, however, have agreements with UNC/UNC Hospital and NC State University at this time. Please see our list of Employer Discounted Pass Programs for information about the free rides available for these employees.
Where can I obtain my GoPass? back to top
If you are eligible to receive the GoPass, then you can obtain the pass from your agency’s parking coordinator. If you do not know who your parking coordinator is, then please call us at 919-485-RIDE (7433) to find out.
Does Triangle Transit or CAT offer express routes? back to top
Yes. Triangle Transit offers two express routes in the Triangle. One route operates between Chapel Hill and Raleigh, and the other route operates between Durham and Raleigh. You can ride either of these routes for FREE with your GoPass.
What if I don’t live on a bus route? back to top
Many commuters do not live along Triangle Transit bus routes. Triangle Transit does service several park-and-ride locations throughout the Triangle area.
Can I ride the buses for purposes that are not work related? back to top
Yes. The GoPass, while designed for travel between home and work, does not limit usage. Any eligible state government employee can ride Triangle Transit or CAT buses anytime with their GoPass (except for the State Fair and University events).
What happens if I leave state government? back to top
When a state government employee leaves, the ID badge along with the GoPass is returned to the employer.
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