Capital Metro and Austin Community College officials are offering a way for students and staff to ride the transit system for free through Aug. 27.

In a nutshell

The summer Green Pass allows employees and currently enrolled students unlimited rides to class, work and anywhere else on the CapMetro transit system. Continuing Education students and hourly employees are not eligible, however.

The details

To obtain a summer Green Pass, students must:Both physical and digital passes are available.Green Passes can be used for:
  • Capital Metro Fixed Route Service
  • Express Bus Service
  • MetroAccess
  • MetroRail services
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The Green Pass program is funded by ACC's sustainability fee and revenue from parking permit fees. It is valid for one semester, and a new pass must be ordered each semester.