Youth Ride Free Summer Pilot Program

Regional summer travel just got a whole lot better for area youth in western Contra Costa County! WestCAT is excited to announce our new Youth Ride Free summer pilot program—offering fare-free rides on all bus routes for young people up to 18 years of age from June 1 through July 31.Young riders can hop on any WestCAT bus by showing the bus operator a valid school ID.

Goals of the Youth Ride Free Program

Throughout June and July 2025, our Youth Ride Free initiative aims to:

• Enhance Mobility: Enable young people to move around freely and confidently.
• Access Vital Resources: Ensure area youth can visit libraries, parks, shopping centers, and explore summer job opportunities.
• Reduce Social Isolation: Foster connections among peers and encourage greater transit literacy.

While previous programs like the Summer Youth Pass (now discontinued) and Pass2Class have provided incentives for youth to ride transit, the Youth Ride Free pilot program is designed to revitalize youth engagement with public transit.

County Connection is also participating in the Youth Ride Free Summer Pilot Program.
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We hope to see you on board this summer!