call or text
970-777-7777
Access-on-Demand Partner
Ride with Sunshine!
Car and wheelchair-accessible rides for RTD Access-on-Demand riders
Professional Drivers
Uniformed employee drivers in clean, modern vehicles. Not a ride share gig model.
Standard + WAV
Sedan and wheelchair-accessible rides, booked the same easy way.
Sunshine Rewards
Earn loyalty points on every ride, redeemable for gift cards.
Professional service, modern vehicles, wheelchair-accessible transportation, curb-to-curb service beginning July 1.
3:30AM - 1:30AM, 7 days/365
call / text 970-777-7777
How to Ride with Sunshine
Three simple steps to get set up. Most riders are ready to book within minutes.
1. Enroll in RTD Access-on-Demand
If you haven't already, complete RTD's enrollment form and review the program page.
You must be an Access-a-Ride customer to enroll in AoD.
2. Tell RTD you would like to ride with Sunshine
Select Sunshine Rides as your provider during enrollment.
If you are already enrolled in AoD, you must complete a new enrollment form to update provider preferences.
3. Book your first ride
Call us or text the word "Book" to 970-777-7777.
You can also book online or use the app. See booking directions below.
Three Ways to Book a Ride
Call
970-777-7777
App Booking
Did you download the app before June 30? Please uninstall and reinstall.
If you don’t see “Access on Demand” as a payment method, close and re-open the app. Call for help if needed at 970-777-7777.
Wheelchair-Accessible Rides, Built In
Sunshine offers wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAV) as a standard part of the AoD program. Select WAV when you book, by app or by phone.
∙Rear-entry ramps and four-point securement
∙ADA-compliant restraint systems
∙Service animals and personal care attendants welcome
∙One extra rider or stop permitted - see fare details below
PRICING
Fares and Your RTD Subsidy
Pay in-vehicle at the end of your ride. Your RTD subsidy is applied automatically. You're responsible for your co-pay and anything above the subsidy.
Your RTD co-pay and $20 voucher now cover the first 10 miles. After 10 miles, you'll pay just $3 per additional mile.
Sunshine Fares
Pickup: $6.00
Per mile: $3.00
Waiting / extra stop: $2.00/min
Extra rider: $2.00
Airport fee: $20
No-show / cancel fee: $6.00
Cleaning fee (light / deep): $50 / $100
RTD Co-Pay
Standard RTD fare: $4.50/trip
LiVE program fare: $2.25/trip
Under 19: No fare
GOOD TO KNOW
Before, During & After Your Ride
Booking
• Have your Access-on-Demand ID number ready
• Have pickup and drop-off addresses ready
• You'll get an estimated price including your RTD credit
• Confirmation arrives within 5 minutes
During Your Ride
• Bring your Access-on-Demand ID card
• Match the license plate before boarding
• Curb-to-curb only - drivers can't go to your door or carry items inside
• Personal items, service animals, and well-behaved pets welcome (cleaning fees may apply)
• No smoking, eating or drinking
Payment
• Pay at the end of your ride via in-car device
• Tap card / phone
• Digital wallets and prepaid debit cards encouraged
• Cash accepted in the vehicle
• For riders without a bank account, you can use Cash-app, Venmo, Chime or PayPal to load cash on the digital card of your choice. For more information, contact Sunshine Rides at 970-777-7777
Sunshine Rides Loyalty Rewards
Earn points automatically every time you ride, redeemable for gift cards. After each trip you'll receive a quick survey on your mobile phone. We use your feedback to keep improving.
SUPPORT
Help, Changes & Cancellations
Contact Sunshine Rides for:
• Booking questions and trip changes
• Cancellations
• Lost items
• Payment questions
• Ride feedback or concerns
Call/text 970-777-7777
Contact RTD for:
• Access-a-Ride certification and enrollment
• Program policy questions
RTD Access-a-Ride: (303) 299-2960