School Transit Subsidy Program
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Mission
DDOT shall operate the District of Columbia School Transit Subsidy Program ("Kids Ride Free"), which provides reduced fares for District students to use Metrobus, Metrorail, or the DC Circulator to travel to and from school and school-related activities. (DDOT Establishment Act, D.C. Code § 50-921.04).
Procedures & Services
The School Transit Subsidy Program provides eligible District students with access to Metrobus, Metrorail, and the DC Circulator to travel to and from school and school-related activities.
In order for any District student to qualify for participation in the School Transit Subsidy Program they must meet all three of the following criteria:
- Be a resident of the District of Columbia;
- Be 5 through 21 years of age; and
- Be enrolled in an elementary or secondary public, private, charter or parochial school located within the District; or youth in the care of the District.
DC Student Ride Guide
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Page:School Transit Subsidy Program (COMP0316)
Additional Information
Legal References
- D.C. Code § 35-231 - § 35-237: Student Fares
- DCMR 18-17: Student Travel Priviledges
- School Transit Subsidy Act of 1978
- School Transit Fare Act of 1981
- Omnibus Budget Support Act of 1995
- School Transit Subsidy Act of 1978 Amendment Act of 1998
- Transit Subsidy for Foster Youth Amendment Act of 2012
- School Transit Subsidy Emergency Amendment Act of 2013
Design Standards & Specifications
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Transportation Plans & Studies
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Other Resources
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PDF File Student Guide to the School Transit Subsidy Program.pdf |
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