Youth Freedom Pass
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In partnership with Knox County Schools and the City of Knoxville, KAT is excited to offer all students in Knox County the opportunity to ride KAT buses at NO CHARGE!
The Youth Freedom Program provides students unlimited rides year round on KAT’s Fixed Route bus service. The best part of this updated program – no special pass is required! Just hop on the bus.
Here’s just a few places you can get to on KAT:
Frequently Asked Questions
Why ride the bus?
Our car-centric transportation system is our main source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Be part of the climate solution! As we say at KAT: Ride for change. And also, two words: Free Wi-Fi.
How do I get my pass?
We’ve updated the program so you don’t need a special pass to ride. Just hop on the bus and tell your driver that you’re a Knox County Student to ride!
Where can I go?
What about regular Knox County School buses?
This program will not replace the school-bus service provided by Knox County Schools, and the district will continue to offer before- and after-school transportation. However, we believe that making KAT service available outside of school hours will help students pursue jobs or extracurricular activities, and will broaden their access to cultural institutions such as libraries, museums, and college campuses.
