Haul Pass
Transportation is often a barrier for Coachella Valley residents seeking education, which is why SunLine Transit Agency developed the Haul Pass program. This program provides free transportation to and from school as well as anywhere students need to go using public transit while enrolled in qualified college and high school institutions in the region.
High School Haul Pass
SunLine provides access to fare free local fixed-route bus services to Coachella Valley high school students in grades 9 -12 through the Agency’s High School Haul Pass program. To participate in the Haul Pass program, you will be required to complete a Haul Pass Application, as well as upload a copy of your valid 2024-2025 high school ID or a printout of your student profile information.
All students must submit an application, regardless of previous enrollment. Students who do not apply for the Haul Pass program by September 30, 2024, will not be eligible to ride the fixed-route services for free. High school IDs will no longer be accepted by bus operators for students to access free rides. To continue utilizing the Haul Pass program for unlimited free rides, students must complete an application. Once the application has been approved, students must download the Token Transit application on their smartphone, and before every boarding, show the bus operators the mobile pass or swipe a 31-Day paper bus pass.
Please submit ONE application per student and allow 7 – 14 business days for processing. DO NOT REAPPLY. Once your application has been processed, you will get a notice with step-by-step instructions on how to access your fare using a smartphone. If you do not have a smartphone, you can still participate in this program by selecting the “No" answer under the "Do you currently have a working smartphone?" option on the High School Haul Pass Student Application.
Please be ready to upload electronic copies of the following:
- Student's valid 2024 - 2025 high school ID or student school profile which can be obtained from school staff. NO SELFIES will be accepted in lieu of the Student's 2024 - 2025 school ID or the student school profile.
Please be advised that the ONLY documentation acceptable to participate in the High School Haul Pass program is listed above. Any other documentation submitted will NOT be accepted and will automatically lead to the denial of your submission.
Click on the “CLICK HERE” link below to complete your Haul Pass program application.
Please contact Customer Service at 760-343-3451 if you have any questions.
CSUSB-PD
If you are a new student, or need a replacement I.D., please click here.
To be eligible for the Haul Pass program, students must be enrolled at California State University San Bernardino – Palm Desert Campus. Students will use their active student ID card by swiping them through the SunBus card reader on the fare box. CSUSB students can also use their I.D. on the 10 Commuter Link.
College of the Desert
As of June 3, 2024, College of the Desert student IDs can no longer be swiped through the SunBus card reader on the fare box, as we are switching to the Token Transit application. To be eligible for the Haul Pass program, students must be enrolled at College of the Desert and must download the Token Transit application by following the instructions provided below:
Steps on how-to download the Token Transit app and how to use it
- Use your mobile device to go to the COD Haul Pass Program website
- Enter your College of the Desert student email to get access to College Haul Passes fares
- Check your COD email and click the link to unlock access to the daily College Haul Pass
- On the Token Transit app, select “Buy Pass”
- Search and select College of the Desert Summer/Fall 2024 in the Token Transit app
- Select College Haul Pass Day and click Buy Now (the fare will show as $0.00)
- Before boarding the bus select Start My Trip
- Show the bus operator your ticket
Should students require assistance, they can contact customer service, email osl@collegeofthedesert.edu or call 760.862.1317
SunLine can assist with trip planning with a free group training or one-on-one travel training for anyone who is new to transit or needs assistance. To schedule a travel training, click here.
Colleges and universities that are interested in offering this program at their school are encouraged to contact SunLine.
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The Haul Pass Program is designed to enable consistent and reliable transportation access. As such, this program offers fare-free rides to youth in the Coachella Valley.
The program is now accepting applications for high school students providing fare-free rides on our local bus routes. Accepted applications will allow for rides beginning on August 1, 2023.
Yes, please contact customer service so we can provide a physical pass to take advantage of fare-free rides. Customer Service is available Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please call 760-343-3451.
Participation in the High School Haul Pass program provides one paper pass per applicant. Please make sure to keep your paper pass in a secure location such as a wallet, lanyard or any other reliable storage option.
Upon completion of your High School Haul Pass application, Token Transit users will receive a text message with instructions. Those who opt for a paper pass will receive it in the mail within two weeks.