AUG. 19, 2026

Students attending Dubuque’s colleges will be able to ride The Jule, Dubuque’s public transit system, for free this school year.

This will be the fourth consecutive year that local college students are able to ride Jule buses at no cost. College students had previously been charged the adult fare of $1.50 per ride. The elimination of fares for college students will provide an additional opportunity for students to travel around Dubuque for shopping, entertainment, dining, recreation, and jobs.

“Dubuque’s colleges and universities represent a continuing source of vitality for our community,” says City of Dubuque Transportation Director Ryan Knuckey. “By providing these free rides, we are excited to help make sure the students at those institutions can fully experience Dubuque while the city serves as their academic home.”

To take advantage of the free rides, college students will be required to display a valid school ID for the 2026-27 school year.

The free rides will be available for students attending the following Dubuque institutions:

• Capri College
• Clarke University
• Emmaus Bible College
• Loras College
• Northeast Iowa Community College (Town Clock Business Center)
• University of Dubuque
• Wartburg Theological Seminary

In addition to offering free rides for college students, K-12 students are also able to ride the Jule at no charge. Students in 6th-12th grades must present a valid school ID to be eligible for the free bus rides.

Additional information about The Jule, including route schedules, maps, and bus tracking tools are available through the MyJule app and by visiting cityofdubuque.org/Jule