CONESTOGA COLLEGE
Guelph students vote in favour of transit U-Pass

In a referendum that took place October 28 to November 1, Conestoga students at the college's Guelph locations voted 94 per cent in favour of a Guelph Transit Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) for the fall 2025 term.

The program provides unlimited rides on Guelph Transit at an affordable price. Implemented through an ancillary fee on students' invoices, students will pay $162 per term -- a savings of approximately $126 per term for transit riders.

"We are proud to support students and work alongside Guelph Transit to provide affordable transit solutions to Conestoga students in the Guelph community," said Nelson Chukwuma, president of Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI), the official student association of Conestoga.

"A U-Pass allows students to travel throughout Guelph, whether heading to campus, work or elsewhere in the city. The program eases some of the daily stresses of students' lives."

The program will start September 1, 2025. The referendum, supported by Guelph Transit and Conestoga, is part of the collective and continuing efforts to secure affordable transit options for students.

"Guelph Transit is excited that Conestoga students have voted in favour of implementing a U-Pass," said Robin Gerus, general manager of Guelph Transit.

"We believe the pass will enable students to navigate our city conveniently and cost-effectively. We look forward to welcoming more Conestoga students onto Guelph Transit buses next year."  

CSI was established in 1973 and is governed by a student board of directors to provide Conestoga students with services, events, resources and advocacy initiatives to improve and support the student experience. 

Learn more about the Guelph Transit U-Pass, and transit options for students in Waterloo Region, Brantford and Milton on the CSI website.