Your kids can ride unlimited public transportation all summer for $50 — here’s how
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Transit Authority has announced that youth in Utah can soon use a wide variety of its services all summer with the UTA Rider’s License.
The UTA Rider’s License is a pass for children aged six through 18 that will give them unlimited access to the FrontRunner, TRAX, S-Line, UTA On Demand and any bus route from June 1 through August 31.
Starting on Wednesday, May 15, passes will be available for purchase online. The passes will not be valid on Paratransit and ski buses.
Rider’s License at a glance
PRICE: $49
WHO: Youth between the ages of six and 18 years old
WHAT: Unlimited access to the FrontRunner, TRAX, S-Line, UTA On Demand and any bus route
WHEN: From June 1 through Aug. 31, 2024
WHERE: Various locations throughout Salt Lake, Utah, Weber and Davis Counties
More information
“UTA hopes to increase ridership among the younger generation, letting them experience the benefits of public transportation and encouraging them to use mass transit on a continuing basis,” UTA said in a press release.
UTA has a list of possible places to go with the summer passes. Some of the locations include City Creek Center, Lagoon, Thanksgiving Point and various libraries. UTA also said it can help some teenagers get to their summer jobs.
There are several purchase options for the Rider’s License, including purchasing a mobile ticket via the Transit mobile app.
If you don’t have access to a smartphone, physical passes will also be available for purchase online or at UTA Customer Service locations.
UTA does not offer a discount for purchases of multiple Rider’s Licenses, and those who are not within the age limit of six to 18 years of age are not eligible to use the passes.
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