BFT FREE PASSES

A Ben Franklin Transit FREE Youth Pass is a ticket to the Tri-Cities. With one in hand, youth ages (0-19th birthday) can ride the busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More for free…whenever they want. Take a free ride and pull some tricks at the skatepark, have ice cream with friends, or go see that new movie. You can get to hundreds of destinations in our amazing area, with a Ben Franklin Transit FREE Youth Pass.

How do I get a FREE Youth Pass?

• Passes are available at our Three Rivers Customer Service Center, BFT Pass Outlet locations, local libraries, and various other school and community organizations.

Who is eligible for a FREE Youth Pass?

• All youth (0-19th birthday) are eligible to receive a FREE Youth Pass.

Are FREE Youth Passes truly free of charge?

• Yes! Youth (0-19th Birthday) can ride all BFT services absolutely FREE.

Do FREE Youth Passes work on BFT CONNECT and Dial-A-RideA demand-responsive system providing door- to-door transportation to patrons who request service by telephone, either on an ad hoc or subscription basis. More, too?

• Yes! Youth can ride BFT CONNECT at no charge! Click here to learn more about CONNECT, BFT’s on-demand, ride-share service.
• All Dial-A-Ride–eligible passengers (age 18 and younger) may also ride for FREE. To learn more about Dial-A-RideA demand-responsive system providing door- to-door transportation to patrons who request service by telephone, either on an ad hoc or subscription basis. More eligibility, click here.

Do FREE Youth Passes expire?

• No! The BFT Board of Directors adopted the permanent Free Youth Pass program effective September 1, 2022.

My child has never ridden the busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More before, but I’d like to learn more! How do I get started?

• It’s simple! Just download the free Transit app, or contact Customer Service for help planning your child’s trip• A one-way movement of a person or vehicle between two points for a specific purpose; sometimes called a one-way trip to distinguish it from a round trip. Also see boarding.
  • The movement of a transit vehicle in one direction from the beginning of a route to the end of it; also known as a run.
  More.  If at any point your child needs assistance, they can always ask a busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More driver for help! We’re here to make sure their trip• A one-way movement of a person or vehicle between two points for a specific purpose; sometimes called a one-way trip to distinguish it from a round trip. Also see boarding.
  • The movement of a transit vehicle in one direction from the beginning of a route to the end of it; also known as a run.
  More goes smoothly. We also offer language translation services to help riders of all languages ride with ease and Travel Training for additional assistance. 

Can my child take their bike on the busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More?

• YES! Every busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More has a bike rack, and loading the bike is easy.  Click here to view user-friendly instructions in English and Espanol.

YOUTH RIDE FREE IS 

The YOUTH RIDE FREE PROGRAM is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment ActAssociation for Commuter Transportation More. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.