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BFT CONNECT is an affordable, convenient, and reliable way to get around the Tri-Cities on-demand.

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"It's a real blessing to be able to get around quickly."

– Vickie, BFT CONNECT rider

Like a rideshare, but better.

Get on-demand, convenient and affordable rides within any one of our six CONNECT zones: Central Richland, West Richland & Badger Mountain, Columbia Center & South Richland, West Pasco, East Pasco and Finley & Central Kennewick. Your ride must begin and end in the same zone.

BFT Connect is the Tri-Cities' on-demand transportation service powered by Via. Ride to popular pre-determined destinations within the service zone of your origin and connect to or from the BFT bus network with ease. Plus, get a free 90-minute transfer to the BFT bus with each completed ride.

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Price:

$1.50 per ride or unlimited with a monthly pass.

Youth (under 18 with valid Youth Pass): Free

Seniors (65+ with valid Senior Pass): Free

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Service hours:

Monday to Friday 5:45am - 10:15pm

Saturday 6:45am - 10:15pm

Sunday 7:45am - 6:45pm 

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Easy ways to pay:

Credit or debit card, exact cash onboard.

(no change given)

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Accessibility:

Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available.

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How to ride BFT CONNECT.

3 easy steps to get on board in no time.

1. Create an account

2. Book a ride.

3. Meet your driver.

Download the Via app from your preferred app store and follow the simple signup steps.

Enter your pickup and dropoff address. Choose the ride that works for you by tapping Book This Ride.

Check out the app to find out exactly where to meet the vehicle. It may be a short walk from where you are, but it makes the journey faster.

*Tap the accessibility icon in your profile to be able to request wheelchair vehicles.

No smartphone? No problem!Book a ride by calling 509-204-4189.

Take your first ride today.

Any questions? Call us at 509-204-4189 or email us at support-bft@ridewithvia.com

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Frequently asked questions.

Can I book rides without a smartphone?

Can I bring someone along with me?

How do I know where to meet my driver?

How do I pay for my rides?

Can I cancel my ride?

What should I do if my driver leaves without me?

What do the vehicles look like?

Are vehicles wheelchair accessible?

Can I change my destination once I’m on board?

Can I set a favorite location in the app?

What are the points of interest in the app?

Can I leave feedback for my driver?

Do I tip the driver?

How do I reset my password?

I left something in the vehicle — how do I retrieve it?

How do I report a complaint?

General policies.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Cigarette policy

Eating/drinking policy

Phone call policy

Luggage policy

Service animal policy

Age policy

Can I book rides without a smartphone?

Yes, simply call 509-204-4189 and we’ll assist you over the phone.

Can I bring someone along with me?

Sure! You can book for multiple passengers. All additional passengers will be charged the appropriate fare. The cost of all riders will be billed to the card on file.

Zero Tolerance Policy

BFT CONNECT’s service is powered by Via. Via has a strict Zero Tolerance policy. Driver partners are prohibited from driving on the Via Platform while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and riders are prohibited from consuming alcohol or drugs inside the vehicle. We do not tolerate inappropriate, threatening or violent behavior by anyone using the Via Platform or towards any riders or driver partners. If you are a rider and observe or believe any of the following, please ask the driver to terminate the trip immediately: your driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, your driver is behaving in a manner that you consider inappropriate or that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, or your driver engages in conduct which could be considered unlawful or illegal.

If you feel that you are in imminent danger, please contact the police directly by calling 911. After the ride has concluded, please provide feedback using the Via app, reply to the text message confirmation of your ride, email us at support-bft@ridewithvia.com to report the issue, or call us at the Live Support number, 509-204-4189.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Via does not tolerate discrimination of any kind against our riders or driver partners. This includes discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious belief or affiliation, gender, sex, sexual identity or orientation, age, veteran status, physical, mental or other disability (actual or perceived), rider’s points of departure and destination, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Additionally, Via does not tolerate discrimination of any kind against service animals. Riders or driver partners found to have violated Via’s anti-discrimination policy will lose access to the Via Platform. If you believe that you have been subject to discrimination by a rider or driver partner, please provide feedback in the review function of the Via app or email us at support-bft@ridewithvia.com.

How do I know where to meet my driver?

We’ll assign you a “virtual bus stop” where you’ll meet the vehicle, usually at a nearby corner or no more than a block away. Check the app for directions and follow your driver’s progress in real-time so you know exactly when to head to your stop.

Cigarette policy

Smoking of any kind is prohibited, including e-cigarettes, vaporizers, or smokeless cigarettes.

How do I pay for my rides?

CONNECT costs the same as BFT bus fares. When creating an account, you’ll be prompted to add your credit or debit card information. You will be automatically charged once you’ve completed a ride. You can also pay with exact cash on board. *Please note drivers aren’t able to give change.

CONNECT also accepts: 

Bus ticket 

Valid transfer

CBC ID card 

Monthly pass

Student Pass 

Summer Youth Pass 

Seniors 65+ always ride FREE with our complimentary Senior Pass 

Children under 6 ride FREE with a parent or guardian 

Can I cancel my ride?

Yes, you can cancel your ride directly from the app or by calling customer service at 509-204-4189. Remember, canceling at the last minute can negatively impact other riders, so remember to cancel as soon you know that you don’t need a ride.

What should I do if my driver leaves without me?

Re-book directly in your app, and then send an email explaining what happened to support-bft@ridewithvia.com. You won’t be charged for this ride.

What do the vehicles look like?

All vehicles are branded with Via and BFT CONNECT’s logo and colors, so they should be easy to spot.

Are vehicles wheelchair accessible?

Yes! Please let us know you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle when you book your ride by tapping your profile picture or image at the top of the app menu and tapping the Wheelchair Accessibility toggle to turn it on. This will also unlock door to door service.

Can I change my destination once I’m on board?

Once you start a ride, the destination cannot be changed. If you have not yet boarded the vehicle, you can cancel the ride and re-book with a new destination.

Can I set a favorite location in the app?

Yes. Tap the Favorites tab in the app menu, then tap Set Home Address, Set Work Address, or create and name a new favorite.

What are the points of interest in the app?

These are locations we believe will be popular origins and destinations for rides. Select them to easily choose where you need to go to or from!

Can I leave feedback for my driver?

Feel free to fill out the feedback screen in the app after your ride.

Do I tip the driver?

No. Our drivers do not accept tips.

How do I reset my password?

Open the app and select “Get Started.” In the password box, select “Forgot your password?” and follow the prompts.

I left something in the vehicle — how do I retrieve it?

Please email us at support-bft@ridewithvia.com with a description of the missing item.

How do I report a complaint?

Please contact us at support-bft@ridewithvia.com or by calling our support line at 509-204-4189 to report a complaint. Be sure to include as much information as possible and we’ll do our best to help.

Eating/drinking policy

We know that you are on the go, but please help us keep our vehicles clean and fresh and avoid bringing food and drink in our cars, when possible. Please also be mindful that smelly food can be distracting and unpleasant for your fellow passengers. All drinks should have lids and drinking alcohol or carrying open containers of alcohol in our vehicles is not allowed.

Can service animals or pets ride with me?

Service animals must always be welcome to ride without restriction. Driver Partners have a legal obligation to provide service to riders with service animals. If you are a rider traveling with a service animal and wish to report any issue you experience related to your service animal, please contact Via support.

Riders traveling with pets that are not service animals should keep their pets in an airline-approved carrier to use the service.

Phone call policy

Please remember your fellow passengers might not be interested in your phone conversations. We ask that you limit phone calls to quick logistics and emergencies during shared rides.

Luggage policy

Our service vehicles are a shared space, and as such we ask everyone to limit any personal items to a single piece of luggage or a reasonably-sized bag.

Age policy

Riders must be 13 years of age or older. Children under the age of 13 can ride when accompanied by a parent or guardian. We will not supply car seats, but riders traveling with children who require them may bring their own. Riders are responsible for securing any such car seat and for ensuring that it fits all legal requirements.