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April 01 1:00 AM

Route 9 OB stop at State and Ellen's Ferry closed. No temp stop placed.

April 01 12:00 AM

Route 9 stop at State & Pierce Park is closed due to road construction. No temp stop placed.

March 20 6:00 AM

Stop at CWI Main Campas in Nampa will be closed due to construction. Temporary stop will be in the parking lot in front of the Main Academic Building

March 12 7:00 AM

VRT Access, Beyond Access, and On-Demand share vehicles for more efficient trips. Learn more at ridevrt.org/comingling.

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March 12 4:00 AM

Route 10 stop at State and Ellen's Ferry closed. No temp stop placed.

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March 12 3:00 AM

Route 10 temporarily stops upstairs at Main & 8th instead of downstairs at Main Street Station due to construction. Visit ridevrt.org/news for more information.

March 12 3:00 AM

Route 16 temporarily stops upstairs at Main & 8th instead of downstairs at Main Street Station due to construction. Visit ridevrt.org/news for more information.

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March 12 1:00 AM

Route 2 Inbound stop at Broadway and Targee is closed and temp stop has been placed on the near side.

March 02 1:00 AM

Route 16: Stops on 1st & Idaho and 1st & Bannock will be closed. Please use the bus stop on Main & 1st.

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Youth Ride Free

18 or under? VRT is partnering with the City of Boise to offer unlimited rides all summer long (May 1 to August 31) to youth traveling in and around the City of Boise!

Online sign-up is available now!

Youth Ride Free Sign-up

Please submit one form per youth.

VRT is excited to partner with the City of Boise to provide free bus passes to youth 18 and under, traveling in and around the City of Boise, from May 1 to August 31, 2026.

This pilot program, designed for the summers of 2026 and 2027, is funded by the City of Boise through a grant from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation and advances goals in the City’s 2025 Youth Roadmap, which calls for reducing transportation barriers so young people can access opportunities across the region.

Read the 2025 Youth Roadmap

HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE BOISE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Did you know high school students in the Boise School District can ride the bus for free? Just show your school ID to your driver and get on board!

Children 5 & under

Did you know children 5 and under ride free with a fare-paying passenger? Just let your driver know when you board!

*includes Boise High, Borah High, Capital High, Timberline High, Frank Church High School, Community Based Education Training Program (CBET), Student Transition Education Program (STEP), and Boise Alternative to Suspension and Expulsion (BOSS)

Youth Ride Free Resources

We’ve made it easy to learn more about Youth Ride Free with How to Ride information, a partner toolkit, sponsorship opportunities, questions and answers, and more!

  • How to Ride

    Curious about how to use Youth Ride Free now that you have a pass? Check out our how-to guide for summer travel.

    Learn more

  • Questions + Answers

    Questions about Youth Ride Free? We have answers!

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  • Partner Toolkit

    We’ve made it easy to spread the word about Youth Ride Free with printable and shareable goods.

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  • Sponsorship Opportunities

    We’re looking for community partners to help support and expand the impact of VRT Youth Ride Free. Interested?

    Learn more

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