Free Youth Transit Pass Pilot

Manitoba government is introducing free transit for youth across the province and is partnering with the City of Winnipeg to offer the service. Students will be able to access passes through their school as part of a staged roll-out beginning the first week of the 2026/27 school year.

Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning is ensuring that all eligible youth can secure a bus pass through their school. Passes will be distributed to students in grades 6 to 12 in the following stages:

• September 8, 2026: Grades 11 and 12
• September 23, 2026: Grades 9 and 10
• September 29, 2026: Grades 6, 7 and 8

If a student needs a transit pass sooner than their grade eligibility, they can speak to their school office, and a pass will be made available. Students are encouraged to keep the pass safe and not to lose or damage it.

Passes are valid for a full year and will expire on August 31, 2027. They are non-transferable and are for the student’s use only. Students in grades 10 to 12 are encouraged to carry their student ID together with their pass.

For information on scheduling, routes, or on how to use Winnipeg Transit, please visit winnipeg.ca/youthridefree.

A reminder that children aged 11 and under can ride transit for free when accompanied by a fare-paying customer.