Available to all youth 18 years and younger, regardless of household income level and residency. No application or proof of payment/Clipper card is required to ride Muni vehicles, with the exception of Cable Cars. Simply get on and ride.
Calling all San Francisco youth - the SFMTA is conducting a survey on its Free Muni for Youth program, and we strongly encourage all youth (or parents) to complete it today!
The survey should take less than 5 minutes and will help the SFMTA collect feedback from youth and understand how the program has worked so far.
The program is possible as a result of San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s budget proposal for FY2022, which includes $2 million to fund this program for 12 months. This program launched August 15, 2021, in conjunction with the start of the 2021-2022 school year.
This change eliminates the requirement for families or households to submit an application with proof of age and self-certification of income.
Current Free Muni for Youth program participants no longer need to carry their Clipper card with the pass or tap when boarding vehicles, with the exception of cable car service.
Proof of payment is not required from youth who appear to be 18 years and younger.
Youth 16 and above are encouraged to carry a student ID or other form of ID for age verification. Muni fares for regular service will also be waived for students enrolled in the SFUSD’s English Learner and Special Education Services programs through the age of 22.
Current Free Muni for Youth participants can continue to use their Clipper card for free fares on the cable car or request a new cable car pass, which is also available to San Francisco youth 5-18, regardless of household income. Youth 4 and younger are always free on the cable car.
Request a Pass for Cable Cars Here (ages 5-18)
For access in Muni Metro stations, enter at the gate closest to the station agent booth. If no one is present, the gate will open automatically.