Kids Ride Free
Anyone ages 11-18 can ride any bus for free with a current school ID or Freedom Pass. Children ages 10 and under are always ride free without a school ID or Freedom Pass, but must be accompanied by an adult.
This program is available available during weekday, SAM On Demand (Saturdays), and paratransit services.
How It Works
To ride for free, riders show their school ID or Freedom Pass to the bus driver when boarding. Those who don't have access to a current school ID can receive a Freedom Pass from Sioux Area Metro at no cost.
With A School ID
- Find a bus by checking current route and stop times online.
- Show your current year school ID to the bus driver while boarding.
- Ride for free across Sioux Falls on a Sioux Area Metro bus.
With A Freedom Pass
- Riders can receive a Freedom Pass by visiting the SAM offices at 500 East 6th Street or picked up from the Depot.
- A document showing proof of age is required: Birth certificate, driver’s license, state ID card, etc.
- Find a bus by checking current route and stop times online.
- Show the driver the Freedom Pass or current year school ID as boarding.
- Ride for free across Sioux Falls on a Sioux Area Metro bus.
Policies and Guidelines
Unaccompanied Youth
Sioux Area Metro requires that younger children must be accompanied with adult whenever riding the bus:
- Ages 11 and up: May ride the bus without an adult.
- Ages 10 or under: Must ride the bus with an adult.
Replacement Of Freedom Pass
If a Freedom Pass is lost, riders can receive a new pass at the SAM offices, 500 E. 6th St., during regular business hours. A document showing proof of age is required: Birth certificate, driver’s license, state ID card, etc.