Good to Know: Information on Transportation
TTC Information
University of Toronto students are eligible for reduced, adult rates for a TTC Metropass (monthly transit pass). Normally, an adult would pay $121.00 for a monthly Metropass, or $111.00 using the Metropass Discount Plan. However, if you purchase the Post Secondary Student Metropass it will cost only $99.00. That’s a savings of $22 a month!
Where do I purchase a discounted Metropass?
In order to get your Post Secondary TTC Metropass you must pre-register and also get a TTC Student Card. For more information on this process please see: UTSU
When Can I get the TTC Student ID?
August 25, 26, 27
Hart House – 7 Hart House Circle
Arbour Room/Sammy’s Student Exchange
10:00 to 6:00
August 30, 31 and September 1, 2, 3
UC Room 163
15 King’s College Circle
10:00 to 6:00
Bring $7.00 (cash only), your Tcard and one other form of ID, plus the confirmation printout.
For more information please contact the University of Toronto Student Union at 416-978-4911 or by e-mail at frontdesk@utsu.ca
GO Information
University of Toronto full-time students are eligible for a GO Transit Student Identification Card. This card, when presented at the time of purchasing GO transit tickets, will allow you to receive a reduced student fare.
For example, a normal adult monthly pass from Meadowvale GO station (Mississauga) to Union GO station (Toronto) would cost $229. However, a student monthly pass would only cost $181! That is a savings of $48!
How do I obtain a GO Transit Student Identification Card?
Pick up the Application for Student Identification Card from the Registrar’s Office in the Galbraith Building, Room 157. After you fill out the appropriate information, the Registrar’s Office official will sign the form for you. Then you should take the completed form to the GO Transit Customer Service office in Union Station, which will produce the Student Identification Card. For more information please visit: www.gotransit.ca
What do I need to bring with me to the Registrar’s Office?
The Registrar’s Office will require your T Card in order to sign your form.
How can I purchase GO Transit passes or tickets?
Show your Student Identification Card at your starting station or Union Station to the ticket vendor. You will then be able to pay student fares. Please check www.gotransit.ca for transit fares. Fares are specific to the route that is being traveled. You can pay with Debit, credit card or cash.
When can I purchase GO Transit passes or tickets?
Monthly passes (for the following month) are available in the last 10 days of each month. Please check www.gotransit.ca for ticket vendor hours of operation
