Bus Passes
The Student Transit Pass Program provides FREE Youth Clipper Cards to eligible middle and high school students. The Youth Clipper card provides unlimited free rides on LAVTA/Wheels. Students can add cash value to the Clipper card for 50% off BART fares and youth discounts on other transit systems that use Clipper. The pass makes it easier for students to travel to and from school.
The Student Transit Pass is valid through the student’s high school graduation date if the student remains enrolled in a participating Alameda County school and is under the age of 19.
To apply for a new Youth Clipper Card, EAMS students should complete the online application at bit.ly/studenttransitpass. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required, including Parent or Guardian Signature. The office will verify the information submitted online .
Please note that if you received a Student Transit Pass Clipper card during last school year, you do not need to submit a new application. You can continue to use your existing card. If your Clipper card has been lost, please visit bit.ly/studenttransitpass and select "APPLY", not "REPLACE". If you have any questions, contact the STPP administrator, Ms. Fovel at bfovel@lvjusd.org.
Getting your new card from the time you submit your application online is 3-4 weeks. When we receive the Clipper card, we will notify the family regarding the distribution of the cards.
Free Rides for Youth All Summer on Wheels
Wheels is launching its annual Summer Youth Ride Free promotion, The Summer Youth Ride Free promotion runs through August 31; no pass or verification is required.
Wheels is providing FREE bus service for all youth throughout the summer break with its Summer Youth Ride Free promotion. Summer starts when schools out and the free rides run through August 31. This special offer makes it easy for kids and teens to explore all the opportunities and adventures available throughout Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore. No verification or pass necessary, just say youth ride free! Parents can use this free service to deliver the kids safely and reliably to summer camps, jobs, sports, and recreation programs. The promotion also offers an excellent opportunity for students to trial public transit in preparation for the upcoming school year and supports summer school students. The Summer Youth Ride Free promotion fare free period is May 29 – August 31, 2026. For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com, follow @wheelsbus on social media, or contact customer service at 925-455-7500.
Dublin: Modified Routes 501 and 502 support summer school schedules. Click for route schedules.
Livermore: An additional Route 18 morning run has been added to support the Extended Student Services (ESS) program. Click for route schedule.
Did you know many students can ride the bus to school for free in the Tri-Valley? Eligible students attending middle or high school may be eligible for free fares through the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) Student Transit Pass Program. Qualifying students can take unlimited rides on Wheels and Rapid buses. Eligibility subject to income requirements.
Summer Youth Ride Free Press Release
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