Upcoming U-Pass Referendum: What You Need to Know
WHAT IS THE U-PASS? The U-Pass (Universal Bus Pass) is a program offered by the City of Winnipeg, facilitated by UMSU – as well as the University of Winnipeg…
The Manitoban: UMSU president urges city to scrap fee hike
UMSU president Jakob Sanderson went before the Winnipeg city council during its Nov. 21 meeting to urge councillors to scrap the expected upcoming $24.50 increase to the U-Pass, calling the…
The Manitoban: Opinion – U-Pass presents major test for city’s commitment to sustainability
By Jakob Sanderson Any reader who has made plans with me knows I probably won’t offer to pick you up. The reason for this is the same reason that I…
City Commissions Study into UMSU U-Pass Proposal
November 5, 2019 Winnipeg, MB – Yesterday, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) President, Vice President Finance and Operations, and Vice President Advocacy presented an alternative proposal to the…
UMSU Opposes U-Pass Fee Increase Recommended by Winnipeg Transit
Today, Winnipeg Transit provided its report on the UPASS and is recommending an increase in the cost of the program to $160.75 per term. This is an increase of $24.50…