A bus can take our youth anywhere.
Get on the Bus is a national movement to inspire a youth transit revolution in communities everywhere. We’re building a network of communities that are investing in youth transit education and free youth passes and providing resources, support and connections to help them launch their own youth transit programs.
Inspired by the acclaimed success in Kingston, we’re sharing all the good things that youth transit brings.
Photo: Limestone District School Board
Why youth transit?
Lifelong transit users bring many benefits to communities and themselves. But they need to be grown.
Our mission is to get youth on the bus for free and train them how to use it. We help communities develop policies, partnerships and resources to create youth-focused transit programs. This empowers young people to choose public transit and helps them understand the benefits of sustainable transportation for life. It also gives back to the community by investing in the public transit system and creating future riders.
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Get On The Bus will bring all these benefits anywhere a bus goes.
Lowers the cost of school programs.
Provides youth from all backgrounds access to life-enriching opportunities.
Reduces air pollution and traffic congestion.
Builds confidence and encourages independent travel.
Makes it easy to support local businesses.
Boosts participation in cultural programs and expands employment opportunities.
Creates lifelong transit users.
Increases access to community resources and services.
Ready to Get on the Bus?
Here’s how you can start the wheels rolling in your community.