The bill establishes a pilot program for free transit services targeting qualifying students, educational staff, and attendees of athletic events in Minnesota. The program, set to run from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, mandates the Metropolitan Council to provide regular route transit free of charge for qualifying individuals who present valid identification from their respective educational institutions. Additionally, the Council is required to enter into agreements with professional sports teams and postsecondary institutions to facilitate free transit for attendees of athletic events, contingent upon specific cost allocation agreements.

To ensure accountability and oversight, the Council must submit a report on the pilot program's outcomes by March 1, 2026, to relevant legislative committees. The bill also includes an appropriation of funds from the general fund to support the pilot program, with a specified amount allocated for fiscal year 2025, available until June 30, 2027.