RELEASE — As of last week, all grade nine to 12 students in Kingston will be able to renew or sign-up for their free Kingston Transit bus pass for the upcoming 2023-24 academic school year.
Grade nine students entering high school will need to obtain a card for the first time. Returning Grade 10 to 12 students with a valid pass from the 2022-23 school year will have their passes automatically renewed. Students, parents, and guardians are encouraged to head to our website for information about how to get a Kingston Transit high school transit pass and to review changes.
Grade nine Students
Kingston Transit will visit high schools in the area on the following dates to issue grade nine passes and to complete a transit training session.
- Bayridge Secondary School – Sept. 29
- École Secondaire Catholique Marie-Rivier/Publique Mille-Iles – Sept. 14
- Ernestown Secondary School – Sept. 12
- Frontenac Secondary School – Sept. 18 and 19
- Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School – Aug. 30
- Katarokwi Learning Centre – Sept. 12
- Kingston Secondary School – Sept. 15
- LaSalle Secondary School – Sept. 27
- Leahurst College – Sept. 21
- Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institute – Sept. 8
- Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School – Aug. 29
Grade nine students wishing to obtain their transit pass prior to Kingston Transit attending their school can also obtain a transit pass by completing the following two steps:
- Download and complete the Transit Card Registration Form available online.
- Take the completed form to City Hall, 216 Ontario St., or the Guest Services desk at the Cataraqui Centre, 945 Gardiners Rd., along with:
- A 2023-24 grade nine student timetable and a birth certificate.
Grade 10 to 12 Students
Grade 10 to 12 students who had a valid transit pass in the 2022-23 school year will have their passes automatically renewed for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. These students do NOT need to take any action to have their passes renewed.
Grade 12 students who are returning for an additional year of studies will not have their passes renewed automatically. Returning students must bring a 2022-23 student transit pass to City Hall, 216 Ontario St., or the Guest Services desk at the Cataraqui Centre, 945 Gardiners Rd., along with their 2023-24 grade 12 student timetable in order to receive a student transit pass.
Home-Based Education Students
Private school and home-based education students must contact the Kingston Transit Office by phone at 613-546-4291 ext. 2365, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to make arrangements to obtain their transit passes.
All Other Students
Students who have never had a transit pass or students who have lost or damaged transit pass can obtain their transit passes by completing these two steps:
- Download and complete the Transit Card Registration Form available online
- Bring the completed form to City Hall, 216 Ontario St., or the Guest Services desk at the Cataraqui Centre, 945 Gardiners Rd., along with:
- A previous grade nine, 10, 11 or 12 transit pass, and a 2023-24 grade 10, 11 or 12 student timetable; OR
- A 2023-24 grade 10, 11 or 12 student timetable and a birth certificate.
A $3 fee for a new or replacement card applies to grade 10, 11 and 12 students.
For additional information about the High School Student Transit Pass, visit KingstonTransit.ca/StudentPass or call customer service at 613-546-0000.
Release source: City of Kingston
Photo source: Limestone District School Board