What is the U-Pass?
The Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) is a discounted fare offered through Carleton University’s partnership with OC Transpo. The U-Pass program is the result of successful referendums in 2012 and 2016, organized by the Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) and Graduate Students’ Association (GSA). Subsequently, contract negotiations were completed between the University and OC Transpo, resulting in a legally binding agreement which provides a discounted transit fare to all eligible students.
Eligible students are encu_people_job_titled to unlimited travel on OC Transpo and the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) in Gatineau. Only Para Transpo service to rural zones requires a supplemental fare.
U-Pass periods are September 1 through April 30 (fall / winter), and May 1 – August 31 (summer), inclusive.