U-Pass (Vancouver)

U-Pass (Vancouver)

Translink U-Pass, as part of U-Pass BC program, is a student public transportation monthly pass valid on the TransLink system in the Metro Vancouver, British Columbia.

The original concept of a regional-wide initiative was expanded province-wide in June, 2010 when the provincial government created the U-Pass BC program that offers standardized transit program for all public post-secondary students beginning of September, 2010.

The Lower Mainland program is currently available to Justice Institute of British Columbia, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Douglas College, Vancouver Community College, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Capilano University, Langara College, SFU, and UBC students only, though other post-secondary institutions are eligible to join the program.

Pass holders is eligible to use HandyDART if requirements are met and also for discounted fare on the West Coast Express.

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