Free summer bus passes for kids
The Metro Bus U-Go Free Summer Youth Program is gearing up for summer! Kids ages 17 and younger enjoy free, unlimited rides on all Metro Bus Fixed Routes from June 1 to August 31 with valid identification.
Valid ID options include the following:
- K-12 school IDs, including digital IDs, or various other types of picture ID
- Metro Bus U-Go Free ID card
Youth may be asked to show an ID with additional information such as date of birth if they appear to be over the age of 17. Youth group leaders can also register for a Metro Bus U-Go Free ID card for easy group transportation.
U-Go Free passengers must have the proper ID ready when they board the bus, including digital IDs on a phone or other device. Each passenger is required to have their own device to avoid one device being shared between passengers.
CEO Ryan I. Daniel explains why the U-Go Free program is one of the best parts of summer in Central Minnesota, “Within the Metro Bus mission of providing safe, reliable, friendly public transportation services, one of our most exciting opportunities is getting more kids on our buses during the months of June, July and August. We get to experience the joy and energy youth have while using free Fixed Route service to explore their neighborhoods, grow their sense of community, and embark on whatever adventures they are enjoying this summer!”
Resources for U-Go Free Summer Youth Program participants:
- U-Go Free rack cards in buses and community schedule outlets, PDF and print versions by request
- Free Travel Training for anyone who would like to learn to navigate the Metro Bus system
- How-to-Ride videos available in English, Spanish and Somali on the Metro Bus website
For more information, visit ridemetrobus.com/ugofree/ or call 320.251.7433.
“Within the Metro Bus mission of providing safe, reliable, friendly public transportation services, one of our most exciting opportunities is getting more kids on our buses during the months of June, July and August. We get to experience the joy and energy youth have while using free Fixed Route service to explore their neighborhoods, grow their sense of community, and embark on whatever adventures they are enjoying this summer!”
Ryan Daniel, Metro Bus CEO
