Transportation

The Student Transit Pass Program (STPP) provides free youth Clipper cards to eligible middle and high school students which can be used for unlimited free bus rides on AC Transit, as well as a 50% discount on BART trips and youth discounts on other transit systems. The Pass makes it easier for students to travel to and from school and school-related programs, jobs, and other activities.

The pass is free and allows students to travel free of charge on the AC Transit, LAVTA/Wheels, and Union City Transit systems and provides a 50% discount on BART until you turn 19 years old.

To be eligible for the program, a student must be a full-time student enrolled in a participating school district. To receive a pass, please complete the online application posted on the website, including a parent or guardian signature.

When you receive your Pass, create an online profile at www.clippercard.com. This will make it much easier to load cash value and request replacements if your card is either lost or stolen! As soon as you board the bus, tap your Clipper Card on the card reader near the door. On BART, tap your Pass at the fare gates as you enter the station. Note: You might have to tap the Clipper card a few times on the card reader if it is the first time you are using the card.

For students enrolled in AC Transit and Union City Transit-served school districts, you can replace a pass online or by phone. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at 877-878-8883. Clipper customer service is open Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please make sure to tell the customer service representative that your Clipper card is a “Student Transit Pass.” It is helpful to have the serial number of your lost card on hand, but it is not required to replace your card. Your replacement card will be sent to your house (to the address you put on your application), not to your school.