MTA Student Transit ID Card


What is the MTA Student Transit ID card?
The Student  ID card is issued to students by participating parochial and private schools, public schools in Baltimore County and some in Baltimore City. Students with an MTA Student ID card can pay the Student Fare of $1.10 per trip (with transfer privileges) when traveling to and from school.

Who can use the Student ID card?
Students in grades K- 12 attending day or night school can use the Student ID card.

When can I use the Student ID card? 
If you go to school during the day, the ID card can be used to purchase the $1.10 Student Fare between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:30 PM. If you are a night school student, the ID card can be used between the hours of 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Remember, the Student ID card is only valid for one school term. So you will need to replace your ID card for each school term.

For example, if your school year begins in August, that’s when you need to ask for a new Student ID card; or if you go to school in the summer, you will need to ask for a new ID card at the beginning of Summer School.

Where can I use an Student ID card? 
You can use the Student ID card to pay for a Student Fare on all MTA local services: Local Bus, Metro Subway, and Light Rail. If you travel on Express Bus service, you are required to pay the $1.10 Student Fare plus the 40 cent surcharge.

How do I get the Student ID card?
Visit your school’s office to request an MTA Student Transit ID card.

What if my school does not participate in the program? 
Ask your school administrators to contact Patricia Williams of the MTA Reduced Fare Certification Office at 410-767-0846 or 410-767-4659, or TTY 410-333-2051. It’s a very easy process for schools to apply.

Rules for using the MTA Student ID card:

1. Present your ID card each time you pay for an MTA $1.10 Student Fare.
2. Each ID card is valid for the one time period circled on the front of the card, either 6:00 AM- 6:30 PM or 6:00 PM- 11:00 PM. You can use the ID during the circled time period only.
3. The ID card is valid only for the school term printed on the front. The color of the card changes with each school year and for Summer School, so you will need to request a new MTA Student ID card each school year.
4. Your ID card must have your name, address, gender, the name of your school, and the date it was issued to you printed on the front. ID cards without this information will be confiscated by the MTA Operator or other MTA official and you will be required to pay the full fare to travel.
5. The expiration date (“Void After”) is printed at the bottom of each ID card.
6. Students can purchase the Student Fare any day schools are open and the MTA designates as an eligible school day. Usually student fares are not applicable on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.
7. If you need to travel on more than one vehicle for your trip to or from school: on the first vehicle, you must request a Continuation Pass from the bus operator or Metro Subway station manager to present as payment of fare for travel on the following vehicle.  If your trip begins on Light Rail, purchase your $1.10 Student Fare at the Light Rail stop, to board the second vehicle either swipe the ticket on the bus farebox or insert it into a Metro Subway faregate.  
8. Always be prepared to present your Student ID Card upon request by a Light Rail Fare Inspector or MTA official.
9. At the beginning of each school year, to allow students ample time to obtain an MTA Student ID card, students are permitted to ride without the ID for the first few days of the school year.
10. If a student chooses to withdraw from a school, they are required to surrender their Student ID card to the school.
11. Students attending St. Elizabeth School in Baltimore are eligible to purchase the $1.10 Student Fare until completion of their education.
12. MTA Student Transit ID cards are non-transferable and subject to all MTA regulations.