| The T’s Youth Pass offers half-priced fares for young people between the ages of 18 and 25. This includes $30 monthly LinkPasses! If you’re a Chelsea resident, please email us at youthpass@greenrootschelsea.org to see if you qualify. |
The Youth Pass Program offers reduced fares on bus, subway, Commuter Rail, Express Bus, and ferry to young adults with low income. The program is a partnership between the T and participating cities and towns.
Youth Pass CharlieCards can be loaded with cash value for roughly 50% reduced one-way fares, or $30 monthly LinkPasses for unlimited bus, subway, and Fairmount Line Zone 1A travel. You can also use your card for reduced one-way fares on Commuter Rail and ferry.
Youth Pass Eligibility and Application
You may be eligible for a Youth Pass if you meet these requirements:
- You live in a participating city or town.
- You are between 18 and 25 and are enrolled in a Youth Pass partner program, such as MassHealth, SNAP, Year Up, public housing, etc.
- You are between 12 and 17 and are unable to get a Student CharlieCard through your middle or high school.
Youth Passes for the 2022 program year are valid from November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022. You can now apply online.
Note: Youth Pass CharlieCards expire on November 1 each year, regardless of when they were received. You’ll need to re-apply each year to get a new card.
How to Use Your Youth Pass
Use your Youth Pass CharlieCard for reduced one-way fares and monthly passes on bus and subway, or for reduced one-way fares on Commuter Rail and ferry.
Youth Pass riders should always keep their Youth Pass CharlieCard with them when they ride the T to present as proof of program membership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
First, check to make sure you live in a participating city or town, then, review the eligibility criteria to see if you qualify.
Application
Locations
Youth Pass CharlieCard
Contact
Please contact your city or town for more information about eligibility and how to apply to the Youth Pass program.