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• “with a valid student ID ride for free to and from school.”

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• “Middle and high school students (13-19 years old) with a valid student ID ride for free to and from school.”
• “Middle and high school students (13-18 years old) with a valid student ID ride for free to and from school.”

Who qualifies

• “Riders 13-17 must have parental consent to use service.”

How to get it

• “Download the Chandler Flex app from your preferred app store and follow the simple signup steps.”

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• “There is no fare to ride any GUS bus.”

Who qualifies

• “The free Glendale Urban Shuttle (GUS) provides a great way to bring local destinations closer with three convenient circulator routes.”

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• “You can ride on one of the four free circulator routes in Downtown Phoenix, Ahwatukee, Maryvale and Sunnyslope”

Who qualifies

• “All neighborhood circulators are free.”Source

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• “Trolley service is free”

Who qualifies

• “The Scottsdale Trolley offers three fare-free circulator routes”

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• “Orbit serves neighborhoods and connects people to shopping areas, other neighborhoods, major bus routes, schools and multi-generational centers for free.”

Who qualifies

• “Orbit serves neighborhoods and connects people to shopping areas, other neighborhoods, major bus routes, schools and multi-generational centers for free.”

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• “The Tempe Youth Transit Pass Program allows Tempe kids ages 6 to 18 to ride all Valley Metro bus routes, streetcar and light rail for free.”

Who qualifies

• “If you attend Tempe, Marocs de Niza or McClintock high schools AND LIVE IN TEMPE OR GUADALUPE, you can get your transit pass at the school.”

Two official statements differ — confirm with the agency:

• “Youth ages 6-18 living in Tempe or Guadalupe can apply for a Tempe Youth Pass good on all public transit for one year.”Source
• “The Tempe Youth Transit Pass Program allows Tempe kids ages 6 to 18 to ride all Valley Metro bus routes, streetcar and light rail for free.”

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• “Tempe Transit Store 200 E. 5th St. Tempe, AZ 85281 Open: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.”Source
• “Passes are available at the Tempe Transit Store, 200 E. Fifth St., from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays.”

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• “All neighborhood circulators are free.”

Who qualifies

• “Many cities provide free neighborhood circulators to connect communities to grocery stores, libraries, resource centers and other vital services, as well as the regional transit network.”Source

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• “Reduced fare Copper cards cost $4, but this issuance charge will be waived until further notice.”

Who qualifies

• “Youth ages 6-18: Valley Metro reduced fare Copper card, government-issued ID, or current school year student ID with photo”

How to get it

• “Reduced fare is available for youth ages 6-18. You can apply online at valleymetrofares.org or in person with a paper application. Note: a signed parental consent form is required for all youth under 18.”Source

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• “Pricing Fare options Full fare Reduced fare Local 1-Ride $2 $1 Local Daily Maximum (3 a.m. - 2:59 a.m. the next day) $4 $2 Local Weekly Maximum (Monday-Sunday) $20 $10 Local Smart Fare Monthly Maximum (calendar month) $64 $32”

Who qualifies

• “Reduced fares on local bus routes and light rail are available to youth ages 6-18, seniors age 65 and older, persons with disabilities and Medicare card holders.”

How to get it

• “A reduced fare Copper card or reduced fare access in the Valley Metro app is required to access reduced Smart Fare pricing.”

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• “The U-Pass is valid from Aug. 16 to May 15 for $150.”
• “After Jan. 1: Purchase a U-Pass for $75”

Who qualifies

• “Students can purchase a U-Pass and employees can buy the Platinum Pass for unlimited rides on Valley Metro Light Rail and eligible bus routes.”

How to get it

• “On sale Aug. 1 online via your ASU Transportation Account or in-person at a PTS customer service office”

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• “Amount Student/Employee Pays at Bookstore Semester Pass $230 $115 $115 Regular Fare Student 31-Day $64 $32 $32”
• “Reduced Fare Student 31-Day Ages 6–18, 65+, Medicare, people with disabilities. $32 $25 $7”

Who qualifies

• “At the time of purchase, students requesting a transit subsidy must be a registered (6 credit hours or more) student of Maricopa Community Colleges. The student must commute to campus at least two days per week via transit.”

How to get it

• “The Office of Sustainability provides reduced price bus passes to students and employees. Contact the student services contact from your college listed below for more details.”

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• “Student Pass Options Pass Type Subsidized Full Fare Student U-Pass* $150 $460”

Who qualifies

• “Parking & Transportation Services supports alternative transportation by subsidizing Valley Metro transit and light rail services, providing unlimited rides on Valley Metro light rail and bus routes.”

How to get it

• “*If interested in a summer Student U-Pass please contact transportation@arizona.edu”

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• “Spring (Jan. 1-May 15) or Fall (Aug. 15-Dec. 31): $230 Spring or Fall (Reduced): $115 Summer (May 16-Aug.14): $154 Summer (Reduced): $77”

Who qualifies

• “Students with full time enrollment at participating accredited colleges or universities can opt for a semester pass”

How to get it

• “Purchase semester transit passes at participating colleges and universities.”

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• “All Transit Rides are Free Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Van, Sun On Demand, Sun Express and Sun Shuttle rides continue to remain fare free at the direction of the Mayor and Council.”

Who qualifies

• “Students you can get to school by using Sun Tran! Plan your trip to school by using Google or the Sun Tran Trip Planner app. Sun Tran’s app is free to download on Android or iOS. Fares are currently free until further notice.”Source

How to get it

• “No passes or fares are required at this time. Just hop on and ride!”Source

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• “On-campus Cat Tran routes are free to use.”

Who qualifies

• “The Red, Purple, and Green routes are open to all.”

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• “The University of Arizona U-Pass offers unlimited rides on Sun Tran and Sun Link and is typically available at a discounted rate for students, faculty, and staff.”

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• “Through our partnership with Mountain Line, NAU students ride Mountain Line Route 10 FARE-FREE with ID.”

Who qualifies

• “Through our partnership with Mountain Line, NAU students ride Mountain Line Route 10 FARE-FREE with ID.”

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• “Summer Youth Pass** $24.00 n/a n/a”

Who qualifies

• “**Valid June through mid-August.”

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• “Youth (7-17)* Discount Adults (18-59) Regular Seniors (60+) Disabled/Medicare* Discount Single-Trip/Cash Fare (one-way) $0.60 $1.25 $0.60”
• “Day Pass (unlimited rides for one calendar day) $1.25 $2.50 $1.25”
• “FlagPass 30-Day Pass (unlimited rides for a rolling 30-day period) $17.00 $34.00 $17.00”

Who qualifies

• “*ID must be presented to qualify for reduced fare. Acceptable IDs include: Drivers License, School ID (current school year), any government-issued ID that displays age or date of birth”

How to get it

• “Single rides and Day Passes may be purchased with exact cash on the bus or in the Transit app.”

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• “Student Pass Fares K-12 Students College/Post High School Student Pass – Semester** $49.00 $99.00 Student Pass – Annual*** $119.00 $239.00”

Who qualifies

• “** College Fall semester pass valid August 15 – December 20; Spring semester pass valid January 5 – May 15.”
• “** K-12 Fall semester pass valid August 1 – December 31; Spring semester pass valid January 1 – June 15.”

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• “Arizona Western College, YPIC Charter High School, Vista High School, and Strategies for Success students and employees can ride free by showing their student or employee ID card with current semester sticker.”

Who qualifies

• “Cocopah Tribal members can ride free by showing their tribal ID card. Does not apply to guests of tribal members.”

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• “Description Basic Full Fare Discount Fare Purchase One Way $2 $1 On Bus Only 1-Day Pass $5 $2.50 On Bus Only 10-Ride Pass $17.50 $7.50 In Person 31-Day Pass $60 $30 In Person”

Who qualifies

• “Students (5-18 yrs. old) - Current Student ID with current sticker”

How to get it

• “A YCAT Discount ID Card is available as alternative proof of eligibility.”

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• “Disabled riders, ages 6-17, and riders over 60. $1 reduced fare”

Who qualifies

• “Please carry appropriate ID with you (such as a student ID), if applicable.”

How to get it

• “No smartphone? Book a ride by calling 866-928-8726.”

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• “Please note: Vista Transit is running a fare free program until further notice. During that time both fixed route and paratransit rides are available free of charge!”

Two official statements differ — confirm with the agency:

• “Vista Transit is running a fare free program until further notice.”
• “All Vista Transit bus lines are available free of charge from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on holidays.”Source

Who qualifies

• “During that time both fixed route and paratransit rides are available free of charge!”

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• “TOKENS: Adult (white): $1 Youth (gold): .50 Senior (red): .50”
• “MONTHLY PASSES*: Adult (black & white): $40/month Youth (gold): $20/month Senior (red): $20/month”

Who qualifies

• “Youth (gold): $20/month”

How to get it

• “Call for available locations to purchase passes - 928.889-6563”

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• “Monthly Pass Regular $48.00 Senior $30.00 Student $20.00”

Who qualifies

• “Student discount requires proof of enrollment.”

How to get it

• “Monthly passes are available at City Hall, 2355 Trane Rd, Bullhead City. Payment accepted by cash, check, or credit card.”

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• “Children 12 & Under or Students $1.00 $2.00 $30.00”

Who qualifies

• “Children 12 & Under or Students”

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• “CAT Full Discount* Regular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 . . . . . . . . . . $0.50 Day Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.00 . . . . . . . . . . $1.50”
• “Monthly Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 . . . . . . . . . $20.00”

Who qualifies

• “Seniors (60+), Veterans (with ID), Students (with ID), Certified LITS, and Persons with Disabilities”

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