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Youth Pass
2024-2025 Annual/Semester Youth Pass
The annual and semester youth passes are only available for purchase online, through Metro-by-mail, or at the Metro Administration Office at 1245 E. Washington Ave.
The 2024/25 youth passes will be compatible with Metro's new fare system rolling out in September. They will have Fast Fare branding, and have the MMSD logo on the front. When boarding a local Metro bus or an articulated bus, students will simply tap their card on the fare readers, and a ride will be recorded.
Students ages 5 – 17 or still in high school are eligible to use the youth pass.
*If you buy online or through postal mail, please allow 8-10 business days for the pass to arrive.
| Pass Type | Price | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester Pass (2024) | $165.00 | 9/1/24 – 1/31/25 |
| School Year Pass (2024/2025) | $315.00 | 9/1/24 – 6/15/25 |
| Spring Semester Pass (2025) | $165.00 | 1/1/25 - 6/15/25 |
Lost or Damaged Passes
Riders must show proof of purchase to get a replacement if the pass is lost or damaged.
Replacements are $10.00 and must be bought in-person at Metro's Administration Office. Students may request up to three replacements per semester pass, and six replacements per school year pass.
A New Way to Pay
Metro is in the process of rolling out new ways to pay your fare including online accounts, automatic discounts on the go, and credit card and smartphone options.
New fare options are expected to start becoming available in September.
The account-based system may be a better option than the annual/semester pass in some situations. For students or families that don't take the bus every day or do not want to pay a full $315.00 up front, the new online account system will be a better, more cost effective option.
Expected to Begin Late August
Metro is installing a new fare system that will make riding the bus faster, easier, and more convenient.
Features include:
- Online accounts with reloadable smartcards
- Pay as you go with fare capping technology
- Ticket vending machines at BRT stations
- Board and tap at any bus door when boarding at a BRT station
