| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.56 |
| Liaison | William Clancey |
| Submission Date | Oct. 2, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Durham College
OP-T2-29: Mass Transit Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
James
Webb Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle?:
A brief description of the program(s), (s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
The U-Pass for all full-time students at Durham College, UOIT and Trent (Oshawa) allows unlimited free transit seven days a week on all conventional DRT and GO Bus service for travel in the Region of Durham. The full-time student U-Pass fee is paid with full-time student fees. The U-Pass is valid for transit from September 1 until May 31 each school year. The U-Pass is valid for services other than transit as indicated on the back of the pass.
The student photo ID card with a bus icon provides proof of a valid fare when boarding DRT and GO Bus.Only full-time students qualify for free transit with a current U-Pass within Durham Region. Holographic hexagon bus icon appears on eligible student passes only.
The U-Pass was approved September, 2006 by the student body and the Student Association’s general referendum.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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