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The City’s Licence 2 Ride is offered to youth aged 12–15* and provides the chance to ride for free on Barrie Transit & play for free at the City's three recreation centres.
2021 Update
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this program is currently under review for 2021. Updates will be posted as they are available.
Oh the places you'll go!
Here’s a list of some of the places licence-holders could explore and activities they could enjoy with their Licence 2 Ride. Remember your licence gets you free rides on ALL Barrie Transit routes (excluding Route 90 Essa Service). The Licence 2 Ride must be clearly displayed to the bus driver when boarding Barrie Transit.
Rider's Ed Sessions
FREE ~ FUN~ INFORMATIVE
Licence 2 Ride applicants are encouraged to sign-up for a free Rider's Ed Session when they apply for their pass. They'll learn the ins & outs of using Barrie Transit and accessing the city's recreation centres. Each Rider’s Ed session will last approximately 1.5 hours total including a Transit bus tour & recreation component.
Each Rider's Ed will consist of:
- Meet & greet with Rec & Transit staff and fellow L2R’s
- Refreshments & snacks
- Apps & Tools for trip planning and bus tracking
- What Customer Service & support is available
- Safety! How to ask for help if you miss your bus, board the wrong route or get off at the wrong stop
Transit Tour
- A private tour on a Barrie Transit bus supervised by Transit staff
- 30 minute tour, stopping at the Transit Terminal and returning to the Recreation Centre
- While on tour, we will inform riders on how to wait at a stop, boarding & departing , where to sit, on-bus etiquette, stop request, night stop program, bike rack, stops & shelters & how to transfer
2019 Rider's Ed Sessions:
Allandale Rec Centre
190 Bayview Dr.
705-728-5141 |
East Bayfield Community Centre
80 Livingstone St. E
705-739-4225 |
Holly Community Centre
171 Mapleton Ave
705-792-7925 |
Wednesday, July 3
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Tuesday, July 9
7:00pm-8:30pm
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Thursday, July 4
7:00pm-8:30pm
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Wednesday, July 10
7:00pm-8:30pm
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| There is no fee to attend. Register for Rider's Ed on-the-spot, in person, when registering for the Licence 2 Ride Program at any one of the recreation facilities locations noted above. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| How much does the pass cost? |
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The Licence 2 Ride is completely free for 12-, 13-, 14- or 15-year-olds* *2019 applicants' date of birth must be between January 1st 2004 - December 31st 2007.
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| Why is the pass only for 12 to 15 year olds? |
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The Licence 2 Ride targets youth 12 to 15 years old because they are too young to work, too young to drive and are not primary users of Barrie Transit. The Licence 2 Ride is intended to encourage this target age group to get comfortable taking public transit and become future customers.
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| How does someone get a Licence 2 Ride? |
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2019 applications are accepted between June 1 - June 30, 2019. Applicants are required to fill out an application form, print it, sign it (you'll need a parent or guardian signature) and bring it into a City of Barrie community centre. You can also pick up an application form at these community centres: Allandale, East Bayfield, and Holly.
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| When can I apply for a Licence 2 Ride? |
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2019 applications are accepted June 1 to 30, 2019.
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| How long is the Licence 2 Ride valid for? |
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The Licence 2 Ride can be used from July 1 to September 2, 2019.
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| Where does the Licence 2 Ride allow holders to travel? |
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| Could a parent or sibling of a Licence 2 Ride Pass holder travel for free? |
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Only the photographed Licence 2 Ride holder is eligible to ride for free, all other riders must pay the applicable fare. Passes will be confiscated by Transit Authority if used fraudulently or reproduced illegally.
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| Are the free recreation drop-ins valid at all community centres? |
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Yes, all City-operated drop-ins will accept and scan your Licence 2 Ride to allow unlimited free drop-ins from July 1 to September 2, 2019.
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| What if I lose my Licence 2 Ride? |
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You will need to bring one piece of identification to any City community centre to verify your identity. A card replacement fee will be charged.
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