Fall Bus Pass Update

Winter Bus Pass OPT-OUT

January 2nd - January 31st

OPT-OUT Here

GET ON BOARD THE BUS!

The UWSA, OPUS and GSS negotiated a universal student bus pass (U-Pass) for UWSA, OPUS and GSS students, To use U-Pass, students will need to tap their U-Pass cards on the readers upon boarding the bus. All full-time undergraduates are eligible to pick up their bus pass at the times stated below.

The U-Pass allows members to have unlimited rides on the regular Transit Windsor City service during the Fall and Winter semesters.

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Transit Windsor operates the public transit service for the municipality of the City of Windsor. You can view the route maps and schedules for the service area map at the Transit Windsor website at www.citywindsor.ca/transitwindsor. You can also view the terms and conditions and other useful information on the site.

Bus Pass Pick-Up Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday - 10:00am to 3:30pm

PICK UP YOUR FALL PASS!

  • All undergraduate students can pick up your UPass at the UWSA Offices at the following times:

    Winter Bus Pass pick up will begin January 5th, 2026

    Monday to Friday - 10:00am to 3:30pm

    • Student ID, or

    • Government-issued photo ID

  • No one besides the student receiving the bus pass may pick up the pass. The student must be present to verify their identification.

  • The Winter bus pass is valid from September 2nd to April 30th, 2026.

*No one besides the student receiving the bus pass may pick up the pass. The student must be present to verify their identification.

WINTER 2026 OPT-OUT INFORMATION

  • Winter Opt-out Period is January 2nd to January 31st, 2026*Please note that this opt-out is for students who’s first semester is winter. If you were a full time undergraduate student in the fall and missed the Fall opt-out you are not able to complete this opt-out

    *The Opt-out button will be available on January 2nd

    1. I currently reside outside the Windsor Transit service area and will reside in the eligible postal code area for the duration of the Fall 2025 semester (N0P, N7L, N7M, N0L, N0R, N9V, N8H, N8L, N8M, N8N, N9K, N9Y, N9J, N9H)

      Please provide photo ID with your address and one additional piece of proof with your address (bank statement, bill, paystub)

    2. I am the Registered Permit Holder of a parking pass purchased at the University of Windsor 

      Please provide photo ID and a photo of the parking pass 

    3. I am participating in a student exchange program outside the Windsor Transit service area during Fall 2025 semester.

    4. My classes are all online for the Winter 2026 semester.

  • No, you must be enrolled in the Winter 2026 semester to receive a buss pass.