11 November 2026
Good news for everyone traveling on public transport with children starting January 1. Children ages 4 through 11 can ride for free when accompanied by someone 12 or older. This was already the case on trains and on some buses, trams, and subways. Soon, this will apply to all public transportat in the Netherlands that uses OVpay.
Kids Vrij
To travel for free, your child needs a Kids Vrij subscription. This is free and can be added to your child’s OV-pas, which is the successor to the OV-chipkaart. You can apply for Kids Vrij through several transit providers. Your child will then be able to travel for free starting January 1.
As an accompanying adult, you may bring up to 3 children with you for free. You will need to pay for your own fare.
Get ready for Kids Vrij
Kids Vrij is expected to be available in the allGo webshop starting in mid-December. Does your child not have an OV-pas yet? If not, apply for one now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kids Vrij is free. You can get it from your public transport operator. At allGo, Kids Vrij is expected to be available in the webshop from mid-December.
Your child needs an OV-pas. If your child still has an OV-chipkaart, apply for an OV-pas online. You can also get an OV-pas at the allGo service shop or at Primera.
Yes. To use Kids Vrij, your child needs their own personal OV-pas with the Kids Vrij subscription on it.
When you first get an OV-pas, it is always anonymous. You can make the OV-pas personal by adding your child’s details online, including their name, date of birth and photo. You can also do this during the ordering process.
You can order an OV-pas online via the OVpay website. An OV-pas costs €6.00.
In Almere, you can also get an OV-pas at the allGo service shop or at Primera.
Yes. Your child must always check in and out. Otherwise, they do not have a valid ticket.
No. The person accompanying your child must be at least 12 years old and have a valid ticket for the journey. This could also be a grandparent or an older brother or sister.
A maximum of three children can travel for free with each paying accompanying person. Each child must check in and out with Kids Vrij on their own personal OV-pas.
No. Your child must travel with someone aged 12 or older who has a valid ticket.
Yes. Kids Vrij is valid at all times, including during peak hours, at weekends and on public holidays.
Yes, but only on the train. To travel also for free by bus, tram, metro from 1 January 2027, your child will need Kids Vrij on the new OV-pas.