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U-PASS Referendum Information Booth
February 12 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The future of the U-PASS program at UBC Okanagan will be decided this spring. Students are encouraged to participate in the upcoming referendum, running from March 3 to 6, to help shape the future of student transit access on campus.
The referendum asks whether students support linking the mandatory U-PASS fee to the cost of an adult 30-Day Kelowna Regional Transit Pass, with a minimum 11.25 per cent subsidy from UBC. If approved, the student U-PASS fee would increase from $63 to $71 per term starting September 2026, and future rates would automatically adjust in line with regional transit fare changes—without requiring additional referendums.
| Voting “Yes” | Voting “No” | |
| This would secure continued access to significantly discounted, unlimited transit—approximately four months of travel for the price of one. | Could result in reduced service levels or the potential termination of the U-PASS program by Kelowna Regional Transit under the current agreement. |
Students can vote online through UBC’s Simply Voting platform from March 3 to 6.
Information booth schedule:
- Thursday, February 12, 10 am–3 pm, Commons Foyer
- Tuesday, February 24, 10 am–3 pm, EME Foyer (Picnic Community Market)
- Tuesday, March 3, 10 am–3 pm, UNC Lower Level Foyer
- Wednesday, March 4, 10 am–3 pm, Commons Foyer
More information is available on the SUO U‑PASS webpage.
