Incentives & Subsidies

If you live or work in Redmond, you're eligible for a number of incentives from Go Redmond and our partners.
We hope these incentives will allow you to find (and love!) a new way of getting around that works for you!
Transportation Subsidies
$25 ORCA Bus Pass
- For new bus riders living or working in Redmond (98052)
- Fill out the application and turn it in by the 20th of the month
- Your $25 ORCA card will be mailed to your home address
- At the end of the month, add fares to your ORCA card and continue to use your card for the most convenient way to pay for transit
Apply for your Go Redmond ORCA Pass
Vanpool Incentives
New to vanpooling? For a limited time, earn 6 months of fare subsidies, valued at $300.
Apply for New Vanpooler Fare Subsidies
Refer a friend to join a vanpool and earn $35
Apply for a Vanpool Referral Bonus
Become a driver of a vanpool and get the New Driver Bonus of $100.
Apply for a New Vanpool Driver Bonus
Rewards & Drawings
How to Earn Rewards
Once you have created an account, add your non-drive alone trips to your Go Redmond calendar to be eligible to earn rewards. (Be sure and use your work email account when signing up!)
Go Redmond Monthly Drawings
Take at least 4 alternative commute days a month and you'll be entered to win a $25 gift card from Go Redmond!
Our monthly drawings can include the choice of these rewards:
- $25 to a local Redmond business
- $25 ORCA bus pass, to refill your bus pass
- $25 to REI or Amazon.com to get gear for your commute
- $25 to Chevron to fill up your carpool's tank
- $25 to Google Play or iTunes to get apps and music for your ride
- $25 to Panera or Uber Eats to have lunch delivered on days you don't drive
- $25 to Starbucks to fuel up for the commute
- Donate your $25 reward to the Redmond Human Services Fund
Rewards are distributed through your Go Redmond account. You will be automatically entered to win when you add your trips to your online Commute Calendar.
Go Redmond's Other Rewards
- Add your non-driving trips to the Go Redmond online calendar to receive our "surprise" rewards
- Rewards can range from Redbox Rentals and Starbucks cards to swag items to help improve your commute experience
Partner Rewards
Go Redmond is a part of the regional RideshareOnline.com network. You may also be eligible for rewards and incentives from other local programs like:
- King County Metro
- Wheel Options
- Your Employer
- Choose Your Way Bellevue
- Kirkland Green Trip
- Curb the Congestion
- Community Transit
- Community in Motion
Employer Rewards
Your employer may offer additional incentives and rewards like reserved carpool parking, ORCA bus passes, and prize drawings.
Let your employer know about the free Go Redmond resources and our easy grants program that can help enhance your worksite's Commute Program!