Youth Fares

Teens G2G For Half the Cost

For 12- to 18-year-olds, a Metro ride to work, school, after school activities, to hook up with friends, or even to volunteer, is half the cost of regular bus fare.

A Youth Reduced Farecard is all you need to get this low price. This Metro-issued ID lets you pay half the fare or buy a Monthly Bus pass for half-price. Without the ID, pay full price.

(For 6- to 11- year-olds, the ride is also half-fare, but a Youth Reduced Farecard is not necessary.)

Summer Tranz Tag Only $10

During June, July and August, you can ride The Metro for even less—just $10 a month. 

Tranz Tag works exactly like a monthly pass – unlimited rides – no transfers. Plus, leave your Metro Youth ID at home. Simply wear the color-coded dog tag around your neck, in plain sight for the Metro operator to see.

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3 Ways to Purchase Tranz Tag

Mail-in Orders must be received by the middle of May, June and July so that orders can be processed and tags received in the mail by the first of June, July and August. Mail a completed order form included in the Tranz Tag brochure, *required proof of age and a check or money order to KCATA. You can also download the online Tranz Tag form. The current year’s brochure and online form will be available in April.

Walk-in Purchase allows you to buy Tranz Tag on the spot. Tags go on sale at KCATA Customer Service Lobby, 1200 E. 18th St. (corner of 18th & Forest.) the around middle of the month. You must bring cash or money order and the *required proof of age.

Buy Online at store.kcata.org/youth anytime after the 15th of May, June and July. All you need is a VISA or MasterCard and the Youth Reduced Farecard ID number. Tranz Tag will be in the mailed within 48 hours. *Proof of age is also required to purchase a tag. Simply include the youth reduced farecard number on the order form or for online purchases. Or, mail-in a copy of a birth certificate or valid driver’s license.

Need That YRF?

If you don’t have the Youth Reduced Farecard, it’s easy to apply. Download the youth application or call (816) 221-0660 to request one. Mail or bring in the completed application, proof of age (copy of a birth certificate or driver’s license) and a $1 handling fee in cash or money order. The card will be mailed within two weeks.