The Opportunity Pass Pilot Program is making free transit passes available to Orleans Parish residents ages 16 to 24 through the RTA Le Pass App.
WHO’S ELIGIBLE? You are eligible for the pilot program if you are an Orleans Parish resident between 16-24 years old. Access to a smartphone is required to enroll.
PROGRAM GOALS: Remove financial barriers to travel for young adults; Grow ridership for RTA transit service; Educate the next generation about transit; Collect data to improve transit for young adults; and Create the skills and confidence for lifelong public transit ridership.
HOW TO SIGN UP: Visit any New Orleans Parish Library branch and bring your smartphone to sign up.
USING PASSES: Enrolled participants get a code that unlocks free 1-day Jazzy Passes through the RTA Le Pass app.
PROGRAM DATES: The pilot program will run from Sept. 3, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2025.