LOS ANGELES (CNS) — The Metrolink regional rail system on Monday will begin offering free rides to any student with valid student identification.

Students can take advantage of the program by downloading the Metrolink mobile app, register with a school email address and verify their account. Students will then receive a "Student Adventure Pass" in their mobile ticket wallet, providing a free ride anywhere on the Metrolink system.

The Student Adventure Pass can also be obtained at a Metrolink ticket machine.

According to Metrolink, the free rides are being underwritten by through the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program administered by Caltrans.

"Thank you to Caltrans for providing this transformational grant opportunity, which will help us deliver more equitable access to public transit and increase the number of people who can use our train service," Metrolink Board Chair Larry McCallon said in a statement. "Currently, students only account for 17% of Metrolink's ridership, but we want to see that number grow. Beginning next Monday, because of Caltrans' support, we can introduce a new generation of potential riders to public transit as a safe and convenient mode of transportation for school, leisure and work."

Additional information about the program is available online at metrolinktrains.com/students.