SAN DIEGO—Prior to the start of school for the San Diego Unified School District on Aug. 29, district leaders and transit organizations Aug. 26 reminded families of a program making public transportation free for youth during the school year.
The school district, the Metropolitan Transit System, and the San Diego Association of Governments collaborated on the Youth Opportunity Pass, which launched a pilot program on May 1. According to data collected since that date, youth ridership has increased 34 percent.
“Free transit for youth already provides a great benefit for so many families, and we are excited for even more students to take advantage of this program,” said Nathan Fletcher, Metropolitan Transit System board chair and chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. ”…