Throughout the year, BC Transit offers a special bus pass for youth. For a minimum six-month purchase (at $28 a month), the YouthPass offers unlimited travel throughout the transit region.

What do I Need to Know about YouthPass?

• To qualify, you will be 6 to 18 years old.
• The pass is available at a reduced monthly rate, for a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 12 months. When your pass expires, simply renew it.
• The YouthPass is valid from the first of the next month when you buy your YouthPass. But you can start your pass immediately for an extra charge of $1 a day for the remainder of the current month. For example, if you received your YouthPass on August 23, the pass would begin on September 1. But you could pay $9, (that’s a $1 a day for the remainder of the month) and you could use your pass right away.
• August and September are very busy months for the YouthPass office. We will try to get to your call within one business day.
• You must make an appointment before coming in for your YouthPass photo.
• When you leave a message at the YouthPass office, always leave your daytime telephone number.
• YouthPass is not valid on handyDART.

Simply prepay in full with cash, cheque or Interac (no credit cards)

First Time YouthPass?

Just call the YouthPass Coordinator at 995-5682 to make an appointment to have your photo taken. Leave a message with your name and daytime telephone number.

Once you have your time and date confirmed, you will go to the BC Transit office at 520 Gorge Road East with your proof of age, completed application and a form of payment (cheque, cash or Interac).

You will need to bring government identification indicating your birthdate, such as a driver’s licence, passport, birth certificate, BC ID or CareCard.

The YouthPass Clerk will take your picture and give you your new YouthPass. It's as simple as that!

YouthPass Renewal

Renewing your YouthPass is easy. Call 995-5682, tell us the name on the YouthPass (please spell it out), and your daytime telephone number. We will also need to know how long you wish to renew for (start and end dates) - remember it's a minimum of six months.

We will call you when your pass is ready. After you get our call, drop by the BC Transit office at 520 Gorge Road East to pick up your new card. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

You will recieve a new card with a new expiry date. The card will show the same photo you've got now. Your old card will expire on the date shown, and will no longer be valid on the bus.

Photo Update

Your bus pass picture is valid for two years. If a new photo is required it may be updated at your school photo shoot or call the BC Transit office for an appointment.

Lost Passes

You must immediately call 995-5682 for lost or stolen passes. A $25 replacement fee applies.

Payment

You may pay by cheque, cash or Interac. We do not accept credit cards.

YouthPass Contact Information

Phone: 995-5682

Family Travel

Kids, 12 and under ride FREE anytime when travelling with their parent or guardian. The adult simply pays the fare using a monthly pass, DayPass, ProPass, U-Pass or BC Bus Pass. Up to four kids can travel with one adult.

Definition of Youth for Discount Fares

The discount fare will be offered to anyone 18 years and under.

If you appear 19 years or older, the transit operator will ask you for proof of age. Identification includes: driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, BC ID, CareCard or equivalent ID validated by any national, provincial, or state government agency.