San Diego MTS Reduced Fares and Youth Opportunity Pass

Older adults, Medicare cardholders, people with qualifying disabilities, and youth can access current reduced or free MTS fares.

Approved MTS reduced-fare rider or eligible youth rider

Entitlement facts

Benefit type: Government benefit. A government-funded or administered benefit, service, coverage program, assistance program, or public access route. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks: Half-price fares for approved reduced-fare riders and free youth transit under the current Youth Opportunity Pass pilot.
Who qualifies: Approved MTS reduced-fare rider or eligible youth rider
Requirements: Meet the current age, Medicare, disability, or youth criteria and obtain or use the required PRONTO account, card, or reduced-fare proof.
How to activate: Follow MTS instructions for the qualifying category and use the approved PRONTO credential when riding.
Cost basis: Variable by provider or eligibility. The user's out-of-pocket cost cannot be represented by one fixed amount because it depends on provider policy, income, household, geography, selected service, coverage group, subsidy amount, or the underlying program. It may be free, reduced, sliding-scale, or partly paid.
Cost and fees: Reduced-fare users pay the applicable discounted fare; the youth free-ride pilot is currently described through June 30, 2027.
Geography: US, San Diego, California
Personalization: Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.

EVIDENCE / 1 SOURCE

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

Check the provider's final terms immediately before applying, depositing funds, spending, or changing a paid relationship.

01San Diego Metropolitan Transit Systemprovider↗

MACHINE RECORD

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San Diego MTS Reduced Fares and Youth Opportunity Pass

Entitlement facts

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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