MetroLink lets riders age 18 and under ride free and provides half fares or free programs for several other eligible groups.
MetroLink rider age 18 or underStudent at a participating collegeQualifying military veteranEligible senior, Medicare, or disabled 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
Fare-free fixed-route and MicroLink rides for youth age 18 and under, free rides for participating college students and qualifying veterans, and half fares for eligible seniors, Medicare cardholders, and riders with disabilities.
Who qualifies
MetroLink rider age 18 or under; Student at a participating college; Qualifying military veteran; Eligible senior, Medicare, or disabled rider
Requirements
Meet the applicable age, school, veteran, Medicare, senior, or disability category, obtain or present the required ID, GoPass, sticker, or reduced-fare card, and follow current route, zone, proof, fare, pass, and service rules.
How to activate
Use accepted age identification for youth, obtain the school GoPass or sticker, or apply at Denver Avenue Station for the applicable MetroLink ID and present it when boarding.
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
Youth and other qualifying programs are fare-free; reduced riders pay half fare, the first reduced-fare ID currently costs $1, and replacements or excluded services may cost extra.
Geography
US, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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.
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Condition
Variable by provider or eligibility
Personalized
No
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Condition
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Personalized
No
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