OC Transpo introduces two new discounted transit passes 

Ottawa – Transit customers have two new fare payment choices with the introduction of the new Adult Annual pass and Student Semester pass now available for 2006. Both passes offer customers the convenience of a longer-term pass and a 10% discount over the cost of buying monthly passes.

The price of the passes is as follows:   

• Student Semester   –  Regular $209.75; Express $244.00

• Adult Annual          –  Regular $769.50; Express $940.00 

The Student Semester pass is part of a pilot project that will run until mid-2007, and is available to residents of Ontario who are full-time students at a post-secondary school. 

The Adult Annual pass is valid from January 1 to December 31, 2006, while the Student Semester pass is valid from January 1 to April 30, 2006. These passes are only available at OC Transpo Sales and Information Centres, while the Semester pass can also be purchased at Carleton University, Algonquin College and La Cité collégiale. An OC Transpo photo ID card is required. 

Customers who are concerned about loss or theft of their pass can opt for the Pass Protection Plan at the time of their purchase which provides for one free replacement. 

OC Transpo Sales and Information Centres will accept payment for these passes with debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express). 

For more OC Transpo information, phone 613-741-4390 or visit octranspo.com.

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