What is a U-Pass?
The Universal bus pass is a pro-transit initiative that offers transit access to all full-time students on campus. The premise of the program is simple; all students are required to pay into the program via their student ancillary fees; thereby reducing the cost of the program. This is a user-based initiative that seeks to increase ridership, maximize capacity, and create rider loyalty.
Current Status of the U-Pass
This January, Ottawa City Council adopted a motion in support of introducing a U-Pass at $145/semester to all full-time students at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa.
Moving Forward
A decision on the U-Pass will go to referendum on campuses at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa in February and March. If successful, the U-Pass would be implemented beginning September 2010.
For more information, please contact GSA VP-External, Austin Miller at vpx@gsacarleton.ca.
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