The Kids Ride Free (KRF) program allows students to ride for free on Metrobus, Metrorail, and the DC Circulator while traveling within the District.

To be eligible for participation in the KRF program, each student must be:

• A resident of the District of Columbia, and
• Ages 5 through 21, and
• Enrolled in an elementary or secondary public, charter, private or parochial school located within the district or youth in the care of the district.

To request a Smart Trip Card, please fill out the following link:

• Oyster Campus (for students from Kinder- 3rd grade)
• Adams Campus (for students from 4th- 8th grade)

Students can collect their new School Year 2026-2027 KRF SmarTrip cards from their school ID administrators like they did during the last school year. School Year 2025-2026 Kids Ride Free SmarTrip cards will remain valid through September 30, 2026.

Remember: No Card, No Free Ride

Students riding Metrobus, Metrorail, or DC Circulator should always have their Kids Ride Free SmarTrip card with them or be prepared to pay the regular fare for their trip.