OCTA partners with colleges and universities to offer reduced bus fares
Sept. 7, 2011
ORANGE – Just in time for the school year, the Orange County Transportation Authority is offering the perfect ride for students in Orange County that won’t break the bank.
The College Pass (C Pass) is available to students at 17 participating colleges (listed here). Students with the pass are eligible for unlimited rides on all local OCTA routes. That means getting to and from campus, work, shopping or even the beach is simplified with one swipe in the OCTA farebox.
The C Pass offers a 75-day Quarter Pass or 120-day Semester Pass. Quarter passes are available for the discounted price of $95, while semester passes are being sold for $150. Both passes are valid for 75 or 120 consecutive days. In light of the current economic situation, OCTA changed the credit minimum to qualify for a pass from 12 to nine credits to accommodate students who are unable to enroll full-time.
“The C Pass is an ideal solution for students looking to reduce the cost of commuting to school,” said OCTA Chair Patricia Bates, also the Fifth District Supervisor. “With classes, work, social lives and family, students today are always juggling and we hope this will help make their lives easier.”
OCTA has also teamed up with California State University Fullerton, Chapman University and University of California Irvine to offer an exclusive University Pass (U Pass) to students. Students who are eligible may inquire about enrollment and pricing at their university.
For more information on the C Pass, please visit www.octa.net/passes or call (714) 560-5932 for pass sales.
