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UPass - ACC & BU Students
Going to school this fall will be even easier for students at Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College as they will be able to board Brandon Transit buses simply by showing their Student Card.
Under the UPASS system, all ACC and BU Students enrolled in the 2011-2012 academic year will be able to board any Brandon Transit regular route bus at any time by showing their Student Card in lieu of fare payment. In exchange for this service, the ACC Student’s Association and the BU Students Union have negotiated separate all-inclusive fees which are remitted to Brandon Transit on a regular basis.
“As the first transit system in Manitoba to adopt a UPASS program, Brandon Transit is once again working toward the future.” states Timothy Sanderson, Director of Transportation Services for the City of Brandon. “ACC and BU students now have additional reason to leave their cars behind and experience the convenience and environmental benefits of public transit.”
In addition to the UPASS program, on September 6, Brandon Transit will also commence operating a new bus route to the ACC North Hill Campus from the Downtown Bus Mall. This route runs every thirty minutes from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and 3:00PM to 5:30PM every weekday, not including statutory holidays. Although designed to service the ACC North Hill campus, the general public are welcome on board as well.
Should students be interested in receiving more information, they are encouraged to call the Transit information booth at 729-2300.
FAQ
Q: How do I use the UPASS System?
A: Simply show the Bus Operator a valid 2011-2012 Student ID Card issued by either BU or ACC. Your ID is your ticket to ride!
Q: Are there any time or route restrictions on the UPASS program?
A: No, as long as you show the Operator a valid student card, you can board any regular route bus at any time, including weekends.
Q: Can I only use the pass to go to or from school?
A: No, you can use the UPASS program for any purpose.
Q: Can I give my student card to a friend to use the service?
A: No, the picture on the student card must match the person using the pass.
Q: Can I bring my friends along, who are not eligible under the UPASS program?
A: We encourage you to bring your friends along; however, they must pay their own fare as they are not covered by UPASS.
Q: What happens if I don’t have my student card?
A: Any passenger without a valid student card will be required to pay the appropriate cash fare.
Q: Is the Brandon Transit system easy to use?
A: Absolutely! All routes meet on either the hour or the half hour at the Downtown Transit Mall. This also includes the new shuttle operating to the North Hill Campus. For route information visit our website at www.brandon.ca or call the Info Centre at 729-2300.
Q: Can I bring my bike with me?
A: Since Brandon Transit is the first transit system in Manitoba to offer bike racks on all of our buses – you are more than welcome to bring your bike! There is a how to video that explains how bike rack works at www.brandon.ca.
For more information, please contact:: Timothy Sanderson – Director of Transportation Services – 204-729-2130 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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