CAAS will no longer be administering free transit cards after August 31st
Application for passes have closed as of Tuesday, August 20th. Applications submitted by August 20th will be reviewed and processed until August 31st.
Passes that have been distributed through the program will remain active through Monday, September 30th, 2024.
Twelve-month MBTA transit passes
Transit Program
The City of Somerville partnered with the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) to administer a free transit pass program for low-income households across the city. Recipients could use their pass to ride for free on the MBTA through September 30th, 2024.
Anyone who was enrolled in a benefit program such as SNAP, MassHealth (or other public benefit program) or earns up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, and did not qualify for an existing reduced-fare pass, was eligible to receive a pass through this program.
How do I apply?
As of August 20th, 2024, applications are no longer being accepted for the transit pass program.
How can you receive and use the pass?
If you submitted an application before August 20th, 2024, HAP staff will review your application and eligibility. Passes will be distributed through August 31st, 2024. If determined eligible, you’ll receive a pass and can use it for free MBTA rides until September 30, 2024.
Questions can be sent to: tpass@caasomerville.org
Application for passes have closed as of Tuesday, August 20th.
CAAS staff will continue to review applications submitted prior to Tuesday, August 20th and administer passes until August 31st.
