U-Vote: Are you in Favour of a Universal Transit Pass?
CSI and Grand River Transit are exploring bringing a U-Pass program to Conestoga College. To help determine if we move forward with the project, CSI is hosting a referendum to see if the student bodies at campuses in Waterloo Region are in favour of a universal transit pass (or U-Pass)!
A U-Pass is an ancillary fee that would be automatically included in all full-time students’ (registered at a Waterloo Region campus) tuition that provides unlimited trips on Grand River Transit at any time, all year long, at a significantly reduced price. A referendum is a vote allowing you to make your voice heard and share your opinion on matters that impact a significant portion of the student body.
The vote for the U-Pass will run from Tuesday, October 10 to Monday, October 16. Eligible students will receive a voting link to their student email accounts. We want to make transit options more affordable for Conestoga students.
A U-Pass ensures that all eligible students have equal and affordable access to transit. Students will pay $118.97 semesterly for a 12-month unlimited transit pass. With the current cost of $918.00 per year for a College Pass, this would equal savings of $680.06 for transit riders.
Keep reading to learn more about GRT, the U-Pass, and the referendum.
GRT U-Pass Referendum Town Hall
On Monday, October 2, CSI and Grand River Transit collaboratively hosted a hybrid informational town hall session to provide education to students about the proposed U-Pass Referendum program and vote.
Were you unable to join or tune in? Check out the recording below:
Learn More About the Grand River Transit (GRT)
Learn More About the U-Pass (Universal Transit Pass)
Learn More About the Referendum and Voting