Do UBC students get free bus pass?
The U-Pass BC program provides students with universal, accessible and affordable access to public transit across the Metro Vancouver Region. UBC students pay for this pass through mandatory student fees collected by UBC. Read more below and in the U-Pass FAQ.
Where can I get a compass card UBC?
Compass Cards can be purchased for $6 from the UBC Access Desk, the UBC Bookstore, or from TransLink retailers. If you have acquired, or are already using, an adult-class Compass Card as a retail customer, you can load the U-Pass onto the card you already own.
Is TransLink free for students?
A U-Pass BC gives students access to bus, SeaBus and SkyTrain services within Metro Vancouver, as well as discounts on West Coast Express. All eligible students pay for their U-Pass BC as part of their student fees.
Can you opt out of UBC U-Pass?
COVID-19 & Winter 2021 classes – please read these changes for Winter 2021 U-PASS. UBC Okanagan students are automatically assessed U-PASS fee. Listed below are the eligibility criteria to be able to opt-out of the U-PASS.
What is a UBC compass card?
The U-Pass provides unlimited bus, SeaBus, SkyTrain and Canada Line transit services within Metro Vancouver. Students should first obtain a Compass Card (they’re available on campus at the UBC Bookstore) and then link it to their U-Pass online at upassbc.translink.ca.
How much is a compass card?
Full fare pricing table
| Stored Value Compass Card | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pass Type | 1-Zone | 3-Zone |
| Adult | $2.45 | $4.60 |
| Concession | $2 | $4.05 |
What is a UBC Compass Card?
How much is the Orange Compass card?
Users purchase a Compass card for a $6 refundable deposit, then load it with stored value. The $6 deposit can be used temporarily if a rider forgets to maintain enough stored value, but the value on the card must be replenished above $6 before the next trip or they will not be able to tap in.
How does UBC Compass Card work?
Once you have received your UBCcard, you be able to use your student ID number (located on your card) to receive a U-Pass. Eligible UBC students can load their U-Pass onto a Compass Card. The U-Pass provides unlimited bus, SeaBus, SkyTrain and Canada Line transit services within Metro Vancouver.
Can a UBC student use a compass card?
Once you have received your UBCcard, you be able to use your student ID number (located on your card) to receive a U-Pass. Eligible UBC students can load their U-Pass onto a Compass Card. The U-Pass provides unlimited bus, SeaBus, SkyTrain and Canada Line transit services within Metro Vancouver.
Can a compass card be used on TransLink?
No. A U-Pass BC loaded on a Compass Card is only valid on TransLink services in Metro Vancouver. Am I eligible for the U-Pass BC Program? Normally, most students attending one of the participating, public post-secondary institutions are eligible for the Program.
How do I sign up for you pass BC?
Once you purchase a Compass Card, link your card to your U-Pass BC account, check your eligibility, and load your U-Pass BC each month. To get started, select your school and sign in. Don’t forget to visit compasscard.ca to take advantage of card registration.
When do I need to link my U-Pass to my compass card?
For each month that you are eligible for a U-Pass you will need to make a request online to link your U-Pass and Compass Card. You can make the request anytime on or after the 16th of each month to ensure you can ride transit the following month. Set yourself a reminder – on your phone, in your diary.