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Kids Ride Free

The Kids Ride Free (KRF) program allows students to ride for free on Metrobus or Metrorail while traveling within the District.

To be eligible for participation in the KRF program, each student must be:

  • A resident of the District of Columbia, and
  • Ages 5 through 21, and
  • Enrolled in an elementary or secondary public, charter, private, or parochial school located within the District, or youth in the care of the District.

Students riding Metrobus or Metrorail should always have their Kids Ride Free SmarTrip card with them or be prepared to pay the regular fare for their trip. In addition, students should always tap their card at the Metrorail fare gate or Metrobus fare box.