Youth Summer Blast Pass

The Youth Summer Blast Pass begins June 1, 2025. Applications for the YSBP open May 5th for the 2025 season.

What is it?  

The Youth Summer Blast Pass is intended to help youth aged from 6-19 find independence and allow them to learn how to travel throughout their city. The YSBP is good for unlimited rides on TARTA services – including fixed route buses, TARTA Flex microtransit and TARPS paratransit – during the summer months. 

How can youth get their hands on one? 

• TARTA has both digital and physical passes available for use.
• We are encouraging youth to use digital passes as it will be convenient. To get a digital pass you first must create an EZFare account. Then go to TARTA.com/blast to fill out and submit an EZFare form. Starting from June 1st, in your account should be a Youth Summer Blast Pass. Note: Each individual rider will need a unique email address and their own EZFare Account.
• To obtain a physical pass you must fill out a physical application (available May 15) which you can get at the TARTA Transit Hub or download below. Once completed, return it to the TARTA Transit Hub and a Youth Summer Blast Pass will be handed to you.

How does it work? 

Normally, TARTA’s Youth Summer Blast Pass will cost $25. In 2024, they will be free! 

How long is Summer?  

The YSBP can be used for unlimited rides from June 1st to August 31st.

Do they need a physical pass?

No! Again, ideally, they would use the digital pass. But physical passes will be made available. 

YSBP Terms and Conditions

1. No unauthorized passengers may use the pass.
2. Passholders must obey bus driver’s instructions at all times.
3. Transporting animals other than authorized service animals, pets, or glass containers on buses is not allowed.
4. Always remain in your seat while the bus is in motion.
5. Excessive noise or disturbance to any passenger or driver is not allowed.
6. No noise or talking while the driver is approaching or crossing a railroad crossing or other danger points.
7. Passholders may not extend any part of their bodies through bus windows.
8. Spitting or throwing any object from windows is not allowed.
9. Smoking, vaping, and littering are not allowed.
10. Students may not use profane language.
11. Students must observe safety precautions when crossing streets, entering, or exiting a bus.
12. Any conduct which could endanger any passenger or driver, or which could result in damage to the vehicle is not allowed. Passholders over 18, and the parents of minors passholders, voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss and shall be held responsible for any damage to the bus caused by them.
13. The carrying of weapons is strictly prohibited by passholders.
14. Passholders must adhere to all TARTA code of conduct policies.
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