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Alameda County students in grades 6 through 12 can apply for free bus rides and discounted BART fares through the county’s Student Transit Pass Program, now in its 11th year.
The Alameda County Transportation Commission, along with AC Transit, Wheels, and Union City Transit, offers eligible students unlimited free rides on participating Alameda County buses and 50% off BART fares, the county said.
Students who are approved can keep the benefits through high school graduation as long as they remain eligible.
Nearly 32,000 students at more than 160 schools participated during the 2024-25 school year, taking more than 2.1 million free bus trips through the program, according to county officials.
Students can use the passes to travel to school, jobs, internships, sports and other activities. Educators say the program also helps families reduce transportation costs and improve school attendance.
Eligibility varies by the school district. Students in grades 6-12 at participating universal-eligibility districts can receive passes regardless of income, while students in participating means-based districts must meet state income guidelines for free or reduced-price meals, county officials said.
Applications are being accepted as participating schools become ready to process them. Students can apply through the Alameda CTC Student Transit Pass Program website and select their school.
New passes generally take four to six weeks to reach schools, according to county officials.
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