Kids Ride Free" School Transit Subsidy Program

For the most up-to-date information about the Kids Ride Free program, go to https://ddot.dc.gov/page/school-transit-subsidy-program.

 

For the Kids Ride Free "Frequently Asked Questions," go to https://ddot.dc.gov/page/kids-ride-free-frequently-asked-questions

 

Or call the DC Department of Transportation’s School Transit Subsidy Office at (202) 673-1740.

 

Kids Rid Free (KRF) SmarTrip Card

This program allows eligible students to ride Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator for school-related travel for free seven days a week. The KRF SmarTrip card is pre-loaded with the Kids Ride Free pass and will be ready to use. This program is for DC students 5 to 21 years old who are District residents and who attend a District public, public charter, or private school.

 

• Students who lose their card will be responsible for paying their fare until they receive a replacement KRF SmarTrip card.  

 

• Please allow 2 to 5 business days for new cards to be distributed. 

 

Ballou STAY student can see Mr. Curley in room 1023 to have a KRF Card assigned to Them. 

 

Please Contact [email protected] for more information.