Halifax Transit's UPass Program allows full-time students at participating post-secondary educational institutions access to all Halifax Transit services. The UPass fee is included as part of the student enrollment fee paid to participating educational institutions.
Halifax Transit's UPass is valid at the following educational institutions:
- Dalhousie University
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD)
- Nova Scotia Community College
- Saint Mary's University
How to Use
To access your UPass, you will need to collect the UPass sticker from your university or community college student association. Place the UPass sticker on your valid Student ID card, issued by your university or community college. Show your valid Student ID with the UPass sticker attached to the Operator or Security staff when boarding Halifax Transit buses or ferries.
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UPasses are only valid until the expiry date shown on the UPass sticker. If you lose your UPass sticker or require a replacement, please contact your university or community college student association for a replacement.
UPass holders get unlimited access to all Halifax Transit services, which includes conventional, ferry, Access-A-Bus, and Regional Express services.
What's So Great About UPass?
- You will save money. Students using the UPass instead of buying monthly passes can save around $70 per month, which is over $500 per school year.
- It’s convenient. Simply show your UPass when boarding Halifax Transit buses or ferries. UPass gives you unlimited access 7 days a week.
- Car owners save money too. The UPass can help you reduce your fuel, parking, insurance, and maintenance expenses. Plus, you can let someone else worry about the traffic.
- It’s good for the environment. Choosing public transit instead of driving your own car reduces air pollution. One bus can help remove up to 50 cars from the road at any point in time, reducing air pollution by 15-20 per cent.
Access-A-Bus and UPass
University students with disabilities who use the Access-A-Bus are eligible to use the UPass, although they may choose to withdraw from the UPass program if they wish.
Students with a CNIB pass may also opt out of the UPass program. For more information, contact your student association.