Clipper START - Transit Discount Program

Administered by Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) · clippercard.com

Discounted transit fares for low-income adults in the San Francisco Bay Area using the Clipper card. Provides 20% discount on most Bay Area transit agencies including BART, Muni, AC Transit, Caltrain, and others.

Eligibility requirements

✓Adults 19-64 in the Bay Area with income at or below 200% FPL
✓Must apply with income verification and receive a Clipper card loaded with the discount
✓Not available for seniors or youth who qualify for other fare programs.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at clippercard.com →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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