Baltimore City Public Schools students and children twelve and under can now use their student pass to ride the bus, Light Rail and subway services for free!!
Officials say it'll help get students to "after-school programs, access to part-time jobs and other opportunities."
Key highlights of the new fare policy, according to MTA , include:
- Free rides for children 12 and under, expanding access to youth by lifting the previous age limit of 6 years old.
- Baltimore City Public School (BCPS) students can now travel at any time using their BCPS student pass. This change enables greater participation in after-school programs, access to part-time jobs and other opportunities.
- Expanding eligibility of the All Access Student Transit Pass (formerly All Access College Transit Pass) to include private school students, broadening access to more youth riders across the region.
- Expanded transfer window for CharmPass users, increasing from 90 minutes to 120 minutes, allowing more flexibility and access across metropolitan Baltimore at no additional cost.
- Foundation for a low-income fare program for participants in the Maryland Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This will support economically disadvantaged individuals with greater physical and economic mobility.
- New $5 surcharge for Light Rail riders who do not have a valid ticket at the time of fare inspection and subsequently purchase one with the CharmPass app - encouraging systemwide fare compliance.
Source: MTA