Update to the Kids Ride Free on Rail pass

[Anonymous]

The allotted amount on the DConeCard is no longer $100. The rides on bus and metro are now unlimited.


The Kids Ride Free on Rail pass can replace the 30-day pass that some students buy each month. Rather than buying a 30-day pass for $30, the Kids Ride Free on Rail pass provides the same benefit for free. Students eligible for Kids Ride Free on Rail pass are also eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Bus pass as well. Therefore under the Kids Ride Free programs, public school students will have unlimited trips on the bus and rail to and from school and school-related activities.


http://ddot.dc.gov/node/1094982

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The allotted amount on the DConeCard is no longer $100. The rides on bus and metro are now unlimited.


The Kids Ride Free on Rail pass can replace the 30-day pass that some students buy each month. Rather than buying a 30-day pass for $30, the Kids Ride Free on Rail pass provides the same benefit for free. Students eligible for Kids Ride Free on Rail pass are also eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Bus pass as well. Therefore under the Kids Ride Free programs, public school students will have unlimited trips on the bus and rail to and from school and school-related activities.


http://ddot.dc.gov/node/1094982

Sorry for the dumb question, so any public school student can have one of these?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The allotted amount on the DConeCard is no longer $100. The rides on bus and metro are now unlimited.


The Kids Ride Free on Rail pass can replace the 30-day pass that some students buy each month. Rather than buying a 30-day pass for $30, the Kids Ride Free on Rail pass provides the same benefit for free. Students eligible for Kids Ride Free on Rail pass are also eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Bus pass as well. Therefore under the Kids Ride Free programs, public school students will have unlimited trips on the bus and rail to and from school and school-related activities.


http://ddot.dc.gov/node/1094982

Sorry for the dumb question, so any public school student can have one of these?

Public school students, between the ages of 5 through 21, who live in the District and attend a DC Public School (DCPS) or Public Charter School (PCS) are eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Rail program. Private, parochial, and homeschooled students are not eligible for the program.

[Anonymous]

YAY!! $30 savings per month! Every bit helps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The allotted amount on the DConeCard is no longer $100. The rides on bus and metro are now unlimited.


The Kids Ride Free on Rail pass can replace the 30-day pass that some students buy each month. Rather than buying a 30-day pass for $30, the Kids Ride Free on Rail pass provides the same benefit for free. Students eligible for Kids Ride Free on Rail pass are also eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Bus pass as well. Therefore under the Kids Ride Free programs, public school students will have unlimited trips on the bus and rail to and from school and school-related activities.


http://ddot.dc.gov/node/1094982

Sorry for the dumb question, so any public school student can have one of these?

Public school students, between the ages of 5 through 21, who live in the District and attend a DC Public School (DCPS) or Public Charter School (PCS) are eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Rail program. Private, parochial, and homeschooled students are not eligible for the program.

Why aren't Private, parochial, and homeschooled allowed? They are still paying taxes? Why do they allow children older than 18? I hope they only allow the cards to work during school time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The allotted amount on the DConeCard is no longer $100. The rides on bus and metro are now unlimited.


The Kids Ride Free on Rail pass can replace the 30-day pass that some students buy each month. Rather than buying a 30-day pass for $30, the Kids Ride Free on Rail pass provides the same benefit for free. Students eligible for Kids Ride Free on Rail pass are also eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Bus pass as well. Therefore under the Kids Ride Free programs, public school students will have unlimited trips on the bus and rail to and from school and school-related activities.


http://ddot.dc.gov/node/1094982

Sorry for the dumb question, so any public school student can have one of these?

Public school students, between the ages of 5 through 21, who live in the District and attend a DC Public School (DCPS) or Public Charter School (PCS) are eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Rail program. Private, parochial, and homeschooled students are not eligible for the program.

Why aren't Private, parochial, and homeschooled allowed? They are still paying taxes? Why do they allow children older than 18? I hope they only allow the cards to work during school time.

Private and parochial school students are eligible to ride buses for free, and can still get heavily discounted passes ($30 for unlimited Metrorail monthly). If a student is still enrolled and school and working toward a diploma at age 19 or 21, I am in favor of letting them use the benefit.

If you think the program should be expanded, talk to the City Council which approved the funds for this program.

The FAQ says the usage of the cards will be audited to detect unusual patterns. That said, my kid travels to school-functions and such on weekends, and will be using his card.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The allotted amount on the DConeCard is no longer $100. The rides on bus and metro are now unlimited.


The Kids Ride Free on Rail pass can replace the 30-day pass that some students buy each month. Rather than buying a 30-day pass for $30, the Kids Ride Free on Rail pass provides the same benefit for free. Students eligible for Kids Ride Free on Rail pass are also eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Bus pass as well. Therefore under the Kids Ride Free programs, public school students will have unlimited trips on the bus and rail to and from school and school-related activities.


http://ddot.dc.gov/node/1094982

Sorry for the dumb question, so any public school student can have one of these?

Public school students, between the ages of 5 through 21, who live in the District and attend a DC Public School (DCPS) or Public Charter School (PCS) are eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Rail program. Private, parochial, and homeschooled students are not eligible for the program.

Why aren't Private, parochial, and homeschooled allowed? They are still paying taxes? Why do they allow children older than 18? I hope they only allow the cards to work during school time.

Because not every child finishes the graduation requirements at age 18.

There are school functions on weekends and late at night.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The allotted amount on the DConeCard is no longer $100. The rides on bus and metro are now unlimited.


The Kids Ride Free on Rail pass can replace the 30-day pass that some students buy each month. Rather than buying a 30-day pass for $30, the Kids Ride Free on Rail pass provides the same benefit for free. Students eligible for Kids Ride Free on Rail pass are also eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Bus pass as well. Therefore under the Kids Ride Free programs, public school students will have unlimited trips on the bus and rail to and from school and school-related activities.


http://ddot.dc.gov/node/1094982

Sorry for the dumb question, so any public school student can have one of these?

Public school students, between the ages of 5 through 21, who live in the District and attend a DC Public School (DCPS) or Public Charter School (PCS) are eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Rail program. Private, parochial, and homeschooled students are not eligible for the program.

Why aren't Private, parochial, and homeschooled allowed? They are still paying taxes? Why do they allow children older than 18? I hope they only allow the cards to work during school time.

How far to homeschooled kids need to travel on public transport?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The allotted amount on the DConeCard is no longer $100. The rides on bus and metro are now unlimited.


The Kids Ride Free on Rail pass can replace the 30-day pass that some students buy each month. Rather than buying a 30-day pass for $30, the Kids Ride Free on Rail pass provides the same benefit for free. Students eligible for Kids Ride Free on Rail pass are also eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Bus pass as well. Therefore under the Kids Ride Free programs, public school students will have unlimited trips on the bus and rail to and from school and school-related activities.


http://ddot.dc.gov/node/1094982

Sorry for the dumb question, so any public school student can have one of these?

Public school students, between the ages of 5 through 21, who live in the District and attend a DC Public School (DCPS) or Public Charter School (PCS) are eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Rail program. Private, parochial, and homeschooled students are not eligible for the program.

Why aren't Private, parochial, and homeschooled allowed? They are still paying taxes? Why do they allow children older than 18? I hope they only allow the cards to work during school time.

The purpose of the free metro rides is to replace school buses which DC lacks. I doubt in Montgomery County that kids from Good Counsel or Bullis are hopping on the yellow buses to get to school "because their parents pay taxes too"

[Anonymous]

It is odd that private school kids can ride buses but not rail. Isn't it all WMATA? Those families pay taxes too and don't use the public schools.

[Anonymous]

I see lots of DCPS kids riding the train to the mall during school time. Not sure why they don't audit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The allotted amount on the DConeCard is no longer $100. The rides on bus and metro are now unlimited.


The Kids Ride Free on Rail pass can replace the 30-day pass that some students buy each month. Rather than buying a 30-day pass for $30, the Kids Ride Free on Rail pass provides the same benefit for free. Students eligible for Kids Ride Free on Rail pass are also eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Bus pass as well. Therefore under the Kids Ride Free programs, public school students will have unlimited trips on the bus and rail to and from school and school-related activities.


http://ddot.dc.gov/node/1094982

Sorry for the dumb question, so any public school student can have one of these?

Public school students, between the ages of 5 through 21, who live in the District and attend a DC Public School (DCPS) or Public Charter School (PCS) are eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Rail program. Private, parochial, and homeschooled students are not eligible for the program.

Why aren't Private, parochial, and homeschooled allowed? They are still paying taxes? Why do they allow children older than 18? I hope they only allow the cards to work during school time.

How far to homeschooled kids need to travel on public transport?

Homeschool kids do plenty of school activities such as museum trips and homeschool programs run by the museums and other entities in Washington, DC. If they allow private school students then they should allow homeschool students who do pay taxes too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The allotted amount on the DConeCard is no longer $100. The rides on bus and metro are now unlimited.


The Kids Ride Free on Rail pass can replace the 30-day pass that some students buy each month. Rather than buying a 30-day pass for $30, the Kids Ride Free on Rail pass provides the same benefit for free. Students eligible for Kids Ride Free on Rail pass are also eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Bus pass as well. Therefore under the Kids Ride Free programs, public school students will have unlimited trips on the bus and rail to and from school and school-related activities.


http://ddot.dc.gov/node/1094982

Sorry for the dumb question, so any public school student can have one of these?

Public school students, between the ages of 5 through 21, who live in the District and attend a DC Public School (DCPS) or Public Charter School (PCS) are eligible for the Kids Ride Free on Rail program. Private, parochial, and homeschooled students are not eligible for the program.

Why aren't Private, parochial, and homeschooled allowed? They are still paying taxes? Why do they allow children older than 18? I hope they only allow the cards to work during school time.

How far to homeschooled kids need to travel on public transport?

Homeschool kids do plenty of school activities such as museum trips and homeschool programs run by the museums and other entities in Washington, DC. If they allow private school students then they should allow homeschool students who do pay taxes too.

But they don't. The state provides a public school for your kids. With that come certain perks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I see lots of DCPS kids riding the train to the mall during school time. Not sure why they don't audit.

How do you know their DC students

[Anonymous]

Thanks for sharing!