Youth Transit Pass Pilot Program

In September 2025 Council approved a Youth Transit Pass Program, as part the City's Transportation Master Plan. Year One of the Youth Transit Pass will be a Pilot Year with a phased rollout to youth ages 13 to 18 years old.

The Youth Transit Pass Program supports long-term transit use while improving access for young residents. Although youth aged 13–18 account for a modest portion of current ridership, early and affordable access to transit removes practical barriers to opportunity, supports youth mobility and participation, and helps ensure all young residents can fully engage in community life. 

Grade 7 and 8 students will be able to apply for a pass in April 2026 and high school students in September 2026.

Students will be able to ride the bus for free:

• Monday to Friday after school
• Weekends
• Statutory holidays
• Summer vacation
• Winter Break
• March Break

Program Details

• Complimentary transit access for all youth aged 13-18 after school, on weekends, on holidays, and all summer long. 
• Youth register through an online Peterborough Transit registration form to receive a Peterborough Transit Pass.
• Youth, ages 13-14 (Grades 7/8), receive passes during an in-person, on-bus orientation each spring. In Year One of the Pilot Program, youth ages 13-14 will join the program in Spring 2026.
• In Year One of the Pilot Program, youth ages 15-18 (Grades 10-12) will join the program in Fall 2026. In subsequent years, these ages will be able to renew registration annually in the fall.