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Free Bus Passes

Bus Passes

VUWSA and VUW are proud to partner and present the 2012 intercampus Free Bus Pass initiative.

If you have two classes at different campuses on the same day, we will load 10 free bus trips onto your Snapper card.

 

What specific criteria do I have to meet in order to receive a Free Bus Pass?

If you are an Undergraduate student:

You will need to log on to Student Records on MyVictoria and print off and present the following documentation each time you require a free 10 trip bus pass.

  1. Current study timetable which shows what classes you are doing, at which campus, on what days for whatever the current trimester is.
  2. Your tutorial listing. This can be found under S-Cubed under My Signups. Like the study timetable, this tutorial listing will indicate what days your tutorials along with their venues and times.
  3. Your Student ID.

You are only entitled to a free 10 trip bus pass if you produce the above document(s) and have classes or tutorials at two different campuses on the same day.  If you have classes or tutorials on separate days, you are not eligible for a free 10 trip bus pass.

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If you are a Postgraduate student:

To be eligible for a free 10 trip bus pass, postgraduate students must produce a letter, written by your supervisor on Victoria University letterhead, stating your name, student ID number and that you require a bus ticket in order to travel between campuses for research purposes.  The supervisor must sign the letter with their name typed underneath.  All letters presented must be dated within the current trimester.

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FAQ

1.     What routes can I access under the Free Bus Pass initiative?

The One Zone 10 Trip Snapper Pass is valid for travel from 7am to 7pm (Monday – Friday, excluding public holidays) on routes 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, and 47. 

The Two Zone 10 Trip Snapper Pass is valid for travel from 7am to 7pm (Monday – Friday, excluding public holidays) on routes 17, 18 and 47.

2.     How many trips am I entitled to?

If you meet the above criteria, we will issue you with 10 free bus passes.

3. Where can I get the free 10 trip bus pass loaded onto my Snapper card?

10 trip passes are issued from the VUWSA Office at Kelburn (Level 2, SUB) and Pipitea (GB08).

4. I do not have a Snapper card.  Where can I get one and how much will it cost?

You can purchase a Snapper card from the VUWSA Office (Kelburn and Pipitea). The card will cost you $10.  When you have purchased the Snapper Card, we will top this up with 10 free trips if you meet the eligibility criteria.

5. If I top up a Snapper card with my own finances for my own personnel use, what will happen if I also have a 10 trip pass loaded onto my Snapper card?

If you use your Snapper card for personal reasons as well as travelling between classes, your free 10 trip bus pass account will only be deducted when you travel on the designated routes during term time.  If you travel outside of these designated routes, your Snapper card will automatically revert and deduct trips from your personal account.

6. Where can I get more information?

Call us on 463 6716, email or call into your nearest VUWSA Office.

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