The Free Youth Transit Pass Pilot program

The Free Youth Transit Pass Pilot program provides complimentary transit passes to eligible Winnipeg students aged 11 to 21 for the entire 2026–2027 school year. Funded by a $10-million provincial initiative, the program officially begins in September 2026 and will remain valid until August 2027. [1, 2]

Program Eligibility

• Age Group: Youths aged 11 to 17, and high school students aged 18 to 21.
• School Status: Must be enrolled in a Winnipeg-based public, independent, or home-school program.
• Under 11: Children aged 11 and under already ride for free on Winnipeg Transit if accompanied by a fare-paying customer.