The U-Pass is a mandatory transit pass for all graduate and undergraduate students who are registered full-time at the University of Ottawa, or completing a CO-OP work term.
The U-Pass is a student initiative that has come into effect through successful student referendums and through collaboration with OC Transpo and STO.
U-Pass Benefits
The U-Pass offers a discount of approximately 45-55% off a regular monthly adult transit pass. It also benefits the local community, the University, and the environment by:
- Saving you money, especially if you leave the car at home or only partially use your car.
- Providing unlimited access to the entire transit network in the National Capital Region (Ottawa & Gatineau), which in turn allows students to access jobs, social activities, and a wide variety of museums and parks.
- Reducing demand for parking on campus; thus, less resources are spent on constructing parking facilities and more valuable land is available for university development.
- Reducing traffic congestion around the campus and the local community.
- Contributing to fewer emissions and a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Stimulating public transportation ridership, particularly during off-peak, non-commuting hours, thereby filling excess capacity.