Youth Fare

Sound Transit Seattle

Free Transit Starts September 1 for Seattle Youth

Sound Transit is launching a fare-free program for young riders in the hopes of educating and recruiting future riders and making schools and jobs more accessible to transit-dependent youth.

August 12, 2022 - Smart Cities Dive

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System

Free Transit for San Diego Youth

The Youth Opportunity Pass program provides free transit to San Diego County youth in an effort to boost ridership and improve transportation options for young residents.

April 20, 2022 - ABC 10 News San Diego

British COlumbia

Youth Ride Transit Free in Victoria, B.C.

The city of Victoria is using parking revenue to fund free transit for everyone under 18 years old.

June 13, 2019 - Global News

Youth Fare Discount Sees Results in Seattle

Many high school and grade school students in Seattle have been riding the city's Metro for free during the school year, now to encourage ridership during the summer, the city has been offering steep discounts for riders between 6-18 years old.

December 3, 2017 - Next City

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