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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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
| How much does the pass cost? | |
The Licence 2 Ride is completely free for 12-, 13-, 14- or 15-year-olds. 2019 applicants' date of birth
must be between January 1 2004 and December 31 2007. |
| Why is the pass only for 12- to 15-year olds? | |
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. |
| How does someone get a Licence 2 Ride? | |
2019 applications were accepted between June 1 and June 30, 2019. The program was not available in 2020 or 2021. Applicants were 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. Hard copies of the form were also available at
Allandale,
East Bayfield, and
Holly community centres. |
| 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? | |
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. |
| Are the free recreation drop-ins valid at all community centres? | |
Yes, all City-operated drop-ins will accept and scan your Licence 2 Ride to allow unlimited free drop-ins during the set time period in which the licence is valid. |
| What if I lose my Licence 2 Ride? | |
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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