Is the ride free for U of M students?
Public Bus Service: U-M students, faculty and staff can ride the buses for free by swiping a valid yellow MCard (University of Michigan ID).
How much is transportation at University of Michigan?
Ann Arbor Buses: Ann Arbor Transportation Authority or AATA bus rides are free if you swipe your Mcard; otherwise regular fare is $1.50.
What is Paratransit Umich?
Paratransit is a free shared service. This is a year round service that operates on weekdays only; service is not offered on Saturdays or Sundays. Rides are provided within a . 75 mile radius of University bus routes, as well as the East Ann Arbor Health Centers and Domino’s Farms satellite facilities.
Can Umich students use the ride?
University of Michigan Active students, faculty, and staff at U-M and Michigan Medicine have unlimited access to TheRide’s fixed-route bus service with a valid yellow Mcard. To take advantage of your sponsored ride, swipe your Mcard when you board the bus. Your Mcard will serve as your bus pass.
How much is bus fare in Michigan?
Fares*
| Fares | Fixed Route | Park & Ride |
|---|---|---|
| General (19-64 Years) | $2.00 | $2.50 |
| Reduced Fare | ||
| Youth (6-18 Years) | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| Older Adults (65+ Years) | $0.50 | $1.00 |
How can I commute to college without a car?
Most students living on campus don’t need cars anyway, and here is a list of alternatives to getting around without your own.
- Bum a Ride With a Friend.
- Check With Campus or Public Transit.
- Bring Your Bike.
- Longboard or Skateboard Around.
- Mopeds.
- Coordinate With Your Parents.
- Skates and Scooters.
Do you need a car at University of Michigan?
With the easy availability of free buses on campus and in the city of Ann Arbor, most students find that bringing cars to campus is not usually necessary, and often not worth the expense and the effort.
How late do Umich buses run?
Service is provided by a University of Michigan van and operates Monday- Friday, year-round, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., with service breaks from 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Can you use a credit card on a bus?
Contactless payment cards issued for Visa, Mastercard and Maestro can be used. Pre-paid contactless payment cards can be used but please make sure they have enough credit on them before boarding.
Does commuting to college save money?
College students choose to commute, rather than live on campus, for a number of reasons. Cost is the most obvious reason. Students can save money by living at home and reducing the amount of college loans they will need to pay back. For other students, though, commuting simply feels more comfortable.
Is there free parking at U of M?
The AAATA Park & Ride program provides free parking (no permit required) and free rides from several parking locations to and from several U-M locations. Just swipe your valid yellow Mcard in the card reader when boarding.
How do you ride the bus Umich?
Check out the Campus Information Center’s interactive campus map for a full and customizable bus system map. Through the MRide program, any member of the University community with a yellow MCard can ride AAATA “TheRide” routes without cost. Just swipe your card at the AAATA bus fare box and ride!
Do Umich buses run on weekends?
Every Day (Fall & Winter) Oxford Shuttle provides service between Oxford Housing, Trotter House, Shapiro Undergraduate Library, Michigan Union, the Central Campus Transit Center, and East Quadrangle. Oxford Shuttle operates weeknights and weekends only.
Can you tap your credit card on the bus?
You can now use your Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit cards, your Interac® Debit, Visa Debit or Debit Mastercard, or add these cards to your mobile wallet on your phone or watch including Apple Pay & Google Pay to pay for your trip on transit.
What happens if you forget to tap out contactless?
If you forget to tap in or out with your contactless card you’ll get the same maximum fare as you would with Oyster.
Is Umich better than UCLA?
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