Bus-it Program

The pass provides eligible post-secondary students with an affordable option to access Kingston Transit services. It includes unlimited ridership on all Kingston Transit routes. The pass is a virtual pass and must be accessed through compatible mobile devices. The Winter term transit pass is valid until May 3, 2022.

$119

The pass is non-refundable, except if a student withdraws from their academic institution for exceptional circumstances in which case a partial refund will be provided. Verification of withdrawal from the academic institution will be required to obtain a refund.

The pass is available to eligible students at Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College based on the criteria outlined below.*

The pass is available for purchase exclusively online using credit or debit payment options. The pass is not available for in-person purchase at any sales outlets or City facilities. When purchasing your pass you must use your email address which was assigned by your educational institution (e.g. ending with “@student.sl.on.ca” or “@queensu.ca”) 

Previous Fall Term 2021 Purchaser

If you had a Fall Term 2021 transit pass your existing pass will be automatically extended until May 3, 2022 within the next 48 hours. No further action is required.

First Time Purchaser: Winter Term 2022

If you did NOT have a Fall Term 2021 transit pass you are required to activate the pass on your mobile device.

Within 48 hours of purchasing the pass, you will receive an email from Digital ID 123 Card App from the email address app@id123.io with instructions for downloading the ID 123 app and activating your virtual pass. Add app@id123.io to your “safe list” to ensure that you receive the activation email. If you do not receive the activation email within 48 hours, please contact Customer Service at 613-546-0000 (Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or by email at contactus@cityofkingston.ca. Please ensure you include your four-digit order number. 

The ID123 app requires WiFi or data connection initially to activate the card. Following activation, internet connection is not required to use the pass. 

Once you have purchased the pass and activated the pass using the ID123 app, simply tap on the ID123 app and show the bus operator your pass when boarding. 

You will be required to show your pass every time you board a bus. In order to verify identity, photo identification is required. During the activation process, students must provide a photo of themselves that will be displayed on the pass. 

If you do not have a compatible mobile device, please contact City of Kingston Customer Service at 613-546-0000 (Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) or by email at contactus@cityofkingston.ca for assistance.