The City’s Licence 2 Ride (L2R) Pass is offered to youth aged 12–17 and provides the chance to ride for free on Barrie Transit & play for free at the City's three main recreation centres during summer months. The 2026 Licence 2 Ride card was valid July 1–September 7, 2026.
The Licence 2 Ride Pass is intended to build future transit riders through education and familiarity of the system, along with motivating a healthy lifestyle by providing access to Recreation facilities and programming. The L2R pass permits free unlimited use on Barrie Transit and access to drop-in recreation programs at any of the three main recreation centres.
Did you know? Over 1,700 L2R passes were given out in 2025. Pass holders visited a City recreation/community centre 5,362 times, and over 12,000 transit rides were taken by L2R pass holders.
Oh the Places You'll Go!
Here’s a list of some of the places licence-holders can explore and activities they can enjoy with their Licence 2 Ride, which gets them free rides on all Barrie Transit routes, Transit ON Demand and Specialized Transit for registered clients. The Licence 2 Ride must be clearly displayed to the bus driver when boarding Barrie Transit.
- Drop-in Recreation Programs
Public Swimming, Skating, Youth Centre at PHTCC, Gymnasium and Fitness* - Outdoor Basketball Courts
- Outdoor Sports Fields
- Lampman Lane Splash Pad
- Queen's Park Skateboard Park
- Barrie Public Library
- Downtown Waterfront & Marina
- Johnson's, Centennial, Tyndale & Minet's Point Beaches
- Other locations around the city including employment and educational opportunities
*To access the fitness centre, applicants must be 13+ and complete a fitness centre orientation. Please download the Fitness Orientation Information & Consent Form and call or visit the recreation centre to book an orientation.
How to Apply
Applications for 2026 Licence 2 Ride cards (valid July 1–September 7, 2026) were accepted while quantities lasted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check back for applications in 2027.
How to Use Your Pass
This playlist features two videos on how to use your Licence 2 Ride pass when riding Barrie Transit, and at our three main recreation centres: