Kids & Young Adults – Hampton Roads Transit

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Kids & Young Adults

Bring the next generation along for the ride! Hampton Roads Transit provides a variety of activities and services for kids and young adults in our service area.

For Kids 12 & Under

Gus & Friends

Gus & Friends, illustrated & authored by Hampton Roads Transit’s own Marketing & Communications team, tells the story of Mike the Bike’s adventure trying to get back to his owner when left on Gus the Bus. Featuring Gail the Light Rail, Dan the Van – and more!

For Kids 13 & Up

Student Freedom Pass

Have a teen, 17 or under, attending school in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth or Virginia Beach? The Student Freedom Pass is a free program that provides teens a picture ID they can use to ride all Hampton Roads Transit modes for free until they graduate.

For Teachers, Parents, Schools & More

Travel Training

From Travel Training

Our expert public outreach team can present to your students about public transit in the region and even take your class or activity group out for a field trip on one or more of our modes. This program is free and available to schools & organizations within our service area!

Classroom Reading

From Classroom Readings

Looking for classroom readers? Our staff would love to come by and read books about transit to your students. We bring the book, you provide the audience!

STRC

Youth

High School students that attend public, private or home-based schools in our service area can apply to join the Student Transit Riders Commission. Members of the STRC serve as a voice and resource for youth transit riders.

Gus & Friends

Box of Gus & Friends

Would your classroom, business or organization like copies of Gus & Friends to distribute to patrons? Hampton Roads Transit can drop a complimentary box of activity books off to your location – for free!

Riding Transit

Does riding transit seem overwhelming? We’re here to help!

Here are some of our best tips for parents and youth to confidently ride transit:

  • Review route schedules: All our digital route schedules feature stop times and a map showing where the bus is located along the route.
  • Ride the route together: Take some time to ride the route your students or children will ride before they ride alone. Don’t forget – all 17 & under ride free with a fare paying adult!
  • Discuss safety tips: Discuss with your child some ways to stay safe, including standing away from the edge of platforms or bus stops, avoiding distractions like phones or headphones, and keeping an eye on personal belongings.

Hampton Roads Transit has these additional resources available to help you – and the next generation – feel empowered navigating transit in Hampton Roads and beyond.