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. You dont need to go to a STO service point to renew your student status every 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!
Free access at certain times of the year
- NEW: Throughout the school year 2024-2025:
- after 5 p.m. on school days;
- anytime on weekends, holidays and school breaks.
- During the Holidays, from December 21, 2024 to January 6, 2025;
The option of adding a monthly membership and the e-wallet
If you want to take the bus outside the free access times (befor 5 p.m. school days), your have to pay your trip. You can add on your card money and use it as an e-wallet or add a monthly membership.
Loading your card
Register your card with Customer Service at 819-770-3242 so you can load it online (e-wallet only) 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. Schedules for transportation to secondary schools are available for the 2024-2025 school year at page High school transportation.
How do I get a Multi Jeunesse?
You will receive it at your (Gatineau) school on the first days of your entry into Secondary 1.
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, you can get a free personalized Multi card any time at an STO service point. You will have to provide proof of residence in Gatineau and your 2024-2025 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
Frequently asked questions (temporarily in French only)
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.
Follow us on our social medias:
- Twitter @STO_direct
- Twitter @STOGatineau
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.
Helpful links
- Fares
- 4 STO Service points
- More than 40 points of sale accross the city
- Vélo-bus service
- Universal accessibility
- Tips and tricks to take the bus