Several Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast graduates will have a safe means of transportation to and from graduation celebrations in June.
BC Transit says its GradPASS program is returning this month. The program allows Grade 12 students to ride the bus for free for any two days during the month.
The transit operator says GradPASS cards were distributed to students by participating schools late last month.
The program aims to help students consider all transportation options when planning a safe ride home during graduation season.
BC Transit says more than 70 communities across the province take part in the GradPASS program.
“This program was first introduced in Vancouver in 1988 to encourage safe transportation options during graduation season for Grade 12 students,” BC Transit said. “The Victoria Regional Transit System adopted GradPASS in 1990, with other communities following suit over the years.”
Local governments and BC Transit cover the cost of the GradPASS program.
