title: Studentenreisproduct
text: # Studentenreisproduct
  
  The Studentenreisproduct is a form of free public transport for students in the Netherlands. Introduced in 1991, the system is a solution for students who don't live near their university or college. The central government intends for this to stimulate teenagers in the development of their education.
  
  Studentenreisproduct is loaded as a product on the OV-chipkaart, a contactless travel card.
  
  Students can choose either free transport on weekdays and a 40% discount on the weekend, or vice versa.
  
  | | Weekly | Weekend |
  | - | - | - |
  | Monday | Discount until 04:00, then free | Free until 04:00, Discount afterwards |
  | Tuesday | Free | Discount from 9:00 |
  | Wednesday | Free | Discount from 9:00 |
  | Thursday | Free | Discount from 9:00 |
  | Friday | Free | Discount from 9:00 |
  | Saturday | Free until 04:00 | Free |
  | Sunday | Discount | Free |
  | Summer* | Discount | As in the rest of the year |
  | Holidays** | Discount from 16:00 hrs until 16:00 hrs the next day | Free from 16:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs the next day |
  | Good Friday | Free | Free |
  
  *July 16 16:00 hrs until August 16 16:00 hrs
  
  **Like Friday on the day before Good Friday, before King's Day, before Liberation Day, and before Ascension
  
  