The MSVU Students’ Union, in partnership with Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) and Halifax Metro Transit introduced the U-Pass for Mount Saint Vincent University students in the fall of 2007. This decision was reconfirmed in November of 2010 when students overwhelmingly voted in favor of continuing with the U-PASS program at MSVU in a student referendum.
The University's agreement with Halifax Metro Transit gives all eligible MSVU students unlimited and affordable access to all Metro Transit Bus (with some limited exclusions and fare conditions), Ferry and Access-A-Bus (for registered users) services from September 1 to April 30. Because of the nature of the program and in order to make it feasible, it had to be a mandatory program for all full-time students (with a few minimal exceptions). While we recognize that some students may see limited benefit from the program but will still be required to pay the U-PASS fee, it was felt that overall this is an excellent program for the majority of students.
Metro Transit Strike
Effective February 2nd, Metro Transit is on strike. We have been receiving some questions regarding refunds of U-PASS fees paid. There is a clause in the Metro Transit contract that provides for a refund to the University if the strike lasts more than four consecutive days. The refund is prorated based on the U-PASS cost per day which is approximately $.57. Decisions regarding reimbursements to student accounts will be made at the conclusion of the strike.
The U-PASS cost is already significantly less than the cost of a monthly bus pass. At a cost of $138 per academic year (valid from September to April), students save $46.75 per month over the cost of buying a monthly pass.
For bus routes and schedules, check out:
Halifax Metro Transit's Website
If you live outside of the metro area and have a vehicle, we encourage you to use the Park & Ride locations to take advantage of your U-Pass. For a listing of Park & Ride locations, click here:
Park and Ride
Click here for a schedule and route map.
Schedule and Route Map
For more information about the U-Pass, check out:
Frequently Asked Questions About the U-Pass