{"id":1310,"date":"2026-08-10T12:31:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T19:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/nanaimo\/?page_id=1310"},"modified":"2026-08-11T10:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T17:54:56","slug":"fare-free-youth-transit-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/nanaimo\/fares\/fare-programs\/fare-free-youth-transit-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Fare-Free Youth Transit Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-3 rounded bg-alert-green is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fs-5 mt-0 wp-block-paragraph\">New youth program launches September 6<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re 13 to 18, you can ride for free with the <strong>Fare-Free Youth Transit Program<\/strong>. Your pass is valid for one year on all routes except the NCX regional route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Your Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RDN manages the Fare-Free Youth Transit Program. Learn what you\u2019ll need to bring for proof of eligibility, where to get your pass and more at <a href=\"https:\/\/rdn.bc.ca\/youth-transit-passes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rdn.bc.ca\/youth-transit-passes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your pass will be loaded directly to your Umo account. Choose the option that works best for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Umo Card:<\/strong> Bring your current Umo Card or get a new one when you pick up your pass. Create an account and register your card at <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.umopass.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ca.umopass.com<\/a> in case your card is lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Umo Mobility App:<\/strong> Download the app before you arrive. Sign in to your account or create one if you\u2019re new to Umo. Staff will load the Youth Pass directly to the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Your Youth Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ride for free, you must scan or tap your Youth Pass every time you board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Umo app:<\/strong> Open the app and select <strong>Code<\/strong> from the bottom menu. Scan the QR code at the onboard validator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Umo card:<\/strong> Tap your card at the onboard validator when you board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re good to go when you see the green check mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Umo Account Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need help setting up your Umo account or accessing your Youth Pass? Call the Umo Call Centre at 1-877-380-8181.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New youth program launches September 6 If you\u2019re 13 to 18, you can ride for free with the Fare-Free Youth Transit Program. Your pass is valid for one year on all routes except the NCX regional route. How to Get Your Pass The RDN manages the Fare-Free Youth Transit Program. 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