Kern Transit Offering Free Rides for BC Students

Monday, July 12, 2025

Kern Transit has announced that it is resuming the Free Rides for Students program, which provides no-cost bus rides for students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. Students can catch a ride on any Kern Transit bus and be transported to any Kern Transit stop! The program is effective as of July 1, 2025, and will continue through June 30, 2026. Each student will just need to show a valid student ID to the driver at each boarding. The program also includes Dial-A-Ride Services throughout Kern County.

The Free Rides for Students program is made possible through the Low Carbon Transit Program (LCTOP) provided by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) with the goal of reducing carbon emissions, reducing congestion, and supporting those seeking education.

Bakersfield College’s Panorama campus has a bus stop located on site, so students can get rides to and from campus with ease. For more information about routes, schedules, and Dial-A-Ride services, please visit the Kern Transit website.