About Youth Opportunity Passes (Y.O.P.)
Our Improving Transportation in City Heights (ITCH) team, for more than a decade, demanded no-cost Youth Opportunity Passes (Y.O.P.) for every youth in San Diego. The Youth Opportunity Pass is a PRONTO transportation pass for youth who are 18 and under. Our team sees transportation essential for youth to get to school, work, sports, and other early-career opportunities. Y.O.P. has been a tremendous success in its first year with over 6 million youth rides!
Benefits of the Youth Opportunity Passes (Y.O.P.)
- Youth ride free, unlimited transit and have more access to school, work, and early-career opportunities like internships and career development programs.
- Youth learn how to use our region’s transportation system and are likely to become future riders.
- Y.O.P. eliminates the financial burden for youth and their families.
- We see less traffic and reduced GHG emission - Y.O.P. fights climate change!
How do youth ride transportation for FREE in San Diego County?
All you need is a Youth PRONTO card or a virtual Youth pass on the PRONTO App for unlimited rides. The PRONTO Youth Pass is valid on MTS and NCTD buses, trolley, SPRINTER, and COASTER.
Steps to obtaining a YOUTH PRONTO card (physical or digital)
STEP 1: Get a PRONTO PASS, here are some options:
Option 1: Request a pass from our Mid-City CAN Basebuilder Lupe Rojas, fill out this form: CLICK HERE
Option 2: Download the PRONTO App on your Android or Apple phone, for more info CLICK HERE
Option 3: Purchase a physical PRONTO Pass, you can buy one at the transit or selected retail stores.
CLICK HERE for more information on where to purchase a PRONTO card.
STEP 2: Convert your new PRONTO pass to a YOUTH pass, here are some options:
Option 1: Call the PRONTO service line (619) 595-5636 l M-F 7AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-2PM
Option 2: Use this online form, this usually takes a couple days to convert your pass: https://www.sdmts.com/fares/reduced-fares/request-change-reduced-fare-card
Option 3: Contact Lupe Rojas, MCC Basebuilder, for support via email or phone: [email protected] or (619) 272-7582 ext. 104
STEP 3: Start using your pass, and don't forget to tap every time you use it!
STEP 4: Verify your PRONTO account to continue riding at no-cost. MTS is making it a requirement and you will lose your benefit if your card isn't verified. Click here to watch a video on how to verify your account.
Y.O.P. Resources
Are you a new rider? Here is a video on how to ride our public transit system:
Youtube Tutorial for using reduce fares: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeZYpAn4x6E
Contact Us
Guadalupe Rojas - Basebuilder (619) 272-7582 ext. 104 |
Ariana Federico - Organizing Director (619) 272-7582 ext. 126 |
Belen Hernandez - Policy Advocate (619) 272-7582 ext. 112 |
Need further assistance?
CLICK HERE to submit a request
Help us create a permanent program!
Upcoming meetings for Mid-City CAN's Improving Transportation in City Heights (ITCH) Momentum Team:
TBA - info to come soon.
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
4305 University Ave. Suite 550
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