Multi Jeunesse
In partnership with Ville de Gatineau, we are proud to announce the all-new Multi Jeunesse bus pass for high school students aged 12 to 17 living and/or attending a school in Gatineau.
THE bus pass throughout your high school years!
The Multi Jeunesse pass remains valid throughout your high school years, so hold onto it until your last year.
It has a number of advantages:
STO tip!
The Multi Jeunesse pass is your bus pass throughout your high school years.
Hold onto it!
Unlimited bus use at certain times of the year
- In the summer, from June 21 to September 2, 2024;
- NEW: Throughout the school year 2024-2025, on school days after 5 p.m. and anytime on weekends, holidays and school breaks.
The option of adding a monthly membership and the e-wallet
As soon as you receive your card, you can add a monthly membership or add money and use it as an e-wallet in case you want to take the bus outside the allotted times.
Loading your card
Register your card with Customer Service at 819-770-3242 so you can load it online or protect its contents in case of loss.
You can also load it at several service points.
Integrated transportation for eligible students
It can be used as a bus pass for students who have access to integrated transportation, and is valid at all times. Check the appropriate section on the High school transportation page for further details.
How do I get a Multi Jeunesse?
You will receive it at your (Gatineau) high school at the end of classes, and, starting on June 21, it will be available at STO service points.
Future first year high school students
If you would like to take advantage of the pass this summer because you will be taking the bus on your own, you can get a free personalized Multi card any time starting June 21 at an STO service point. You will have to provide proof of age and place of residence.
12 to 17 year-old Gatineau students attending high school outside Gatineau, home schooling or attending an adult school
If you would like to take advantage of the free pass this summer, you can get a free personalized Multi card any time starting June 21 at an STO service point. You will have to provide proof of residence in Gatineau and your 2023-2024 student card.
How does it work?
- Simply swipe your card over the reader when you get on the bus, even if the fare is $0 during allotted times.
- You can use the STO regular system, the paratransit service and STO on demand, as well as OC Transpo.
- To use Transcollines, you will need a Transcollines pass. They do not accept the Multi Jeunesse pass.
For STO on demand
Open an stoondemand.sto.ca account if you do not already have one, and send a photo of your Multi Jeunesse pass to STOondemand@sto.ca
Plan your trips and stay informed
The STO has a full range of information tools to make it easy for you to use public transit:
- Plani-bus will help you PLAN your trips ;
- The Transit mobile app will provide REAL TIME updates while you're on the go.
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- Twitter @STO_direct
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The Customer Relations team is always there to answer your questions and guide you through these changes. You can reach our agents at 819-770-3242.