(Jacksonville, FL – August 8, 2025) With the new school year beginning, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) wants to remind the community of their programs that offer free fares for middle and high school, college and university, and trade or vocational students in Duval County through various programs.

“Helping students get to school each day allows the JTA to support families, neighborhoods and the future of Jacksonville,” said JTA CEO Nat Ford. “We are proud to play a role in learning, achievement and opportunity for Duval County students.”

My Ride 2 School covers fare for middle and high school students with rides on any of the 34 JTA fixed-route bus or First Coast Flyer routes, seven days a week. Students must provide a valid school I.D. before boarding. Click here to review routes.

College students can also ride fare free through the JTA College Student Annual Pass Program. For students enrolled in a local accredited college or university, fixed-route bus and First Coast Flyer fare is free year-round. Students can register using their school email.

Similarly, the JTA recently introduced My Ride to Train, a one-year pilot program to provide complimentary fixed-route passes to students enrolled in registered technical, trade, vocational or apprenticeship programs in Duval County. Supporting access to local education and training opportunities, this new program is now available through June 30, 2026.

Providing fare free service for students is one of the many ways the JTA is working to create a stronger, better-connected Northeast Florida. For more information, visit jtafla.com/rider-guide/fares-passes.

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About the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is an independent state agency serving Jacksonville, Florida and Northeast Florida with multi-modal responsibilities. The JTA provides varied mass public transit services, and is a builder of roads, bridges and other infrastructure to enhance mobility in Jacksonville. Public transportation services include BRT and regular bus service, paratransit, the St. Johns River Ferry, Skyway APM, and other mobility and on-demand services in Duval, Clay, Baker, Nassau and St. Johns counties. To learn more, visit www.jtafla.com.

Media contacts

For media enquiries, please contact:
Juliana Johnson
Director of Communications
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
jujohnson@jtafla.com
904-677-2153 (mobile)