By Nikayla Goddard, February 14 2021—
Calgary Transit’s My Fare app launched on July 1, 2020, and while it started off awkwardly with some early-release glitches, it serves as a more accessible way to order and access transit tickets.
The … Read the rest
By Nikayla Goddard, August 13 2020—
Following the University of Calgary and Calgary Transit’s decision to suspend the UPass program for Fall 2020, the Students’ Union (SU) has been advocating for an affordable alternative for students who will still be … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, June 24 2020—
The UPass program has been suspended until at least Dec. 31, 2020, leaving the University of Calgary Students’ Union (SU) and Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) scrambling for an alternative.
“Our goal as the Students’ Union … Read the rest
By Evan Lewis, September 27 2017 —
Commuting to the University of Calgary can be a long and tedious experience, particularly for those travelling from the city’s outer suburbs. Even minor technical difficulties can extend the journey significantly. However, first-year … Read the rest
By Tina Shaygan, September 15 2017 —
University of Calgary students might notice the UPass has a new look this fall. Starting this semester, the UPass will change texture if removed or peeled off, making the pass void.
Full-time students … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, August 4 2017 —
The Students’ Union does not plan to address the price discrepancy between the UPass and Calgary Transit’s low-income bus pass, though the union is open to changing this stance based on student feedback.… Read the rest
July 18, 2017 —
When paying your fees for the upcoming semester, you may notice the UPass price has increased — again. This is the result of a contract between the University of Calgary and Calgary Transit, which will raise … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, July 14 2017 —
Students returning to the University of Calgary will have to pay more to get around the city next semester.
The UPass is increasing in price from $130 to $140 per semester starting this … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, July 27 2016 —
Due to a lack of student use and revenue, the University of Calgary’s Campus Ticket Centre will shut down.
“With the trend that’s happened recently of online ticketing, the outlet was just no … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 21 2016 —
Forgetful students fined for riding the train without their UPass may soon be able to get out of paying if the Students’ Union is successful in its push to change the bylaw regulating … Read the rest
