U-Pass

The U-Pass is a low-cost transit pass that lets full-time students at participating schools ride unlimited on all OC Transpo and STO routes for the academic term. The cost of the U-Pass is included in your student fees. For students at Algonquin College, Carleton University, and the University of Ottawa, your U-Pass is now integrated into your school's student card, so you can tap and ride with just one card.

• Benefits
• Validity period
• Eligibility
• Opt-out process

Benefits of the U-Pass

• Accepted as full fare on all OC Transpo routes, including the O-Train Confederation and Trillium Lines, and on all STO routes
• The discounted cost of the U-Pass is included in your incidental student fees. As of Sept. 1 2024, U-Pass fees are $229.07 per term.

Para Transpo

U-Pass holders who are eligible for Para Transpo service should call Customer Service at 613-560-5000 to get their U-Pass set up with their Para Transpo account.

U-Pass validity period

Eligibility

Full-time students (including graduate students) at participating schools:

Carleton University

University of Ottawa

Saint Paul University

Algonquin College

• No age restriction
• Open to Ontario and Quebec residents
• If you live outside OC Transpo and STO’s service area while attending school, you can opt-out of the U-Pass

Contact your student association for full details.

Opting out

Students living outside of the City of Ottawa and in many rural villages and communities inside City borders may opt out of the U-Pass program and receive a refund. This includes communities such as Almonte, Carleton Place, Dunrobin, Carp, Osgoode, Russell, Metcalfe, Embrun, and Rockland. Also, Para Transpo users may opt out if they live in the Para Transpo rural zone.