Transportation
Western may seem like a city in itself, but there’s so much more beyond the main gates of Campus to see and explore. Here’s everything you need to know to get you where you’re going.
About The Universal Bus Pass
A London Transit Bus Pass fee is included on all undergraduate students’ tuition. Just scan your WesternOne card for free unlimited rides, at all bus stop locations, at all hours of operation, seven days a week (including holidays). Some will use it simply to ride the 2 Dundas route over and over again each morning to get to class. Others will take full advantage of this opportunity and use this cost-free ticket to experience all the city of London has to offer.
Transportation Options
- allow yourself extra time getting to where you need to go
- check your routes for the most accurate arrival times and detour information by using realtime.londontransit.ca vs. any Apps which are not supported by LTC
- travel off peak if possible
- follow LTC on Twitter for service updates
- are aware of the Travel Safe program
Unfortunately, as part of the contract with the LTC, we are not able to process any opt-outs of the bus pass fee.
- Students who do not have an active bus pass can purchase an LTC monthly pass, individual bus tickets or pay the cash fare when you ride.
About the Bus Pass
- Every full time undergraduate student is issued a London Transit Bus Pass. This is valid for free unlimited rides, at all bus stop locations, at all hours of operation, seven days a week (including holidays). Some will use it simply to ride the 2 Dundas route over and over again each morning to get to class. Others will take full advantage of this opportunity and use this cost-free ticket to experience all the city of London has to offer.
How do I use my pass?
- Simply tap your WesternOne card when you board the LTC bus! That’s it.
When does my pass expire?
- Every bus pass is valid from September 1st to August 31st (the entire school year and through the summer). That means that if you are living or working in London through the summer holidays, you can continue to use the bus pass from the previous school year!
What if I lose my WesternOne card?
- If you have lost your student card you can visit Student Central for a replacement (there will be a replacement fee). Your new One card will be Bus Pass enabled, so you can continue to ride the LTC.
Can I use someone else’s WesternOne card to ride the bus?
- No- using anyone’s ID but your own is considered fraud, and can result in disclipine under Western’s Student Code of Conduct. In short, if you try to get away with using someone else’s ID, it is likely you will both end up with no pass. At least you’ll have a friend to walk with?
Can I opt-out of the pass?
- There is no option to opt-out of the USC Bus Pass. It is a mandatory plan, authorized by a student referendum that requires all full-time undergraduate students to participate.
How do I claim the Bus Pass on my taxes?
- There are no special tax forms issued for the Bus Pass as it is charged along with your Tuition. Please use the online statement of account found at the Student Center (https://student.uwo.ca) as proof of amounts paid. As Bus Pass charges cross tax years, you can claim only one-half the cost on your current return. The remainder must be claimed in the next tax year.
A free late night Exam Shuttle Service is provided by your Students’ Council to offer students a safe way to get home this exam season. Shuttles are minivans, and will be indicated by an “Exam Shuttle” sign on their window.
Minivans will depart from Natural Science from 12:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. nightly, between April 8th – 25th, 2024.
Where your USC Bus Pass stops at night, the Mustang on Demand picks right back up so you can safely get home from campus or the downtown area. All full-time and part time undergraduate students are eligible to use the mod app to pre-book pick-up and drop-off locations, provided they have their valid UWO Student ID on them.
Service begins each year in early September and runs — with some interuptions — every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night between 12:30 a.m. until 3 a.m, until April.
Thinking of taking a class at an affiliate but dreading the walk up the Brescia hill or all the way to King’s? Don’t let the distance stop you! During class times, there is a shuttle bus that connects main campus with both University Affiliate Campuses that lie just outside of our Western bubble so you never have to miss out on a class again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Western ONECrad acts as your tap bus pass. For more information, visit: https://registrar.uwo.ca/services/western_onecard_and_photo_standards.html
Tap your enabled WesternOne card to be able to ride the LTC.
Every bus pass is valid from September 1st to August 31st (the entire school year and through the summer). That means that if you are living or working in London through the summer holidays, you can continue to use the bus pass from the previous school year!
Losing your WesternOne card can be frustrating. Simply email the bus pass administrator (usc.buspass@uwo.ca ) to ask if your WesternOne card has been returned to their office. If it has, you can reclaim your ID Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm (with the proper I.D.)
Your Card may also have been returned to campus. From September until April, a Lost and Found is operated by Western Foot Patrol, in UCC Room 57. Rrefer to www.uwo.ca/footpatrol for exact hours. From May until August, property is held at Western Special Constable Service, Lawson Hall, Room 1257.
Replace your permanently lost WesternOne card at Student Central in the Student Services Building (there will be a replacement fee). Your new One card will be Bus Pass enabled, so you can continue to ride the LTC.
No- using anyone’s Bus Pass but your own is considered fraud and can result in the Bus Pass’ confiscation. The LTC or the University Students’ Council reserves the right to confiscate suspected illegitimate passes. Photocopied bus passes are also considered fraud and we are required to turn them over to the Campus Police for investigation and can result in the Bus Pass’ being confiscated, all the way up to censure and possible expulsion. If you wish to appeal the decision to confiscate your bus pass, you may e-mail njoyce2@uwo.ca with the heading “Attn: Bus Pass Administrator”.
*Please note there will be a $50.00 administration fee if your appeal is successful. In short, if you lose your pass and try to get away with using someone else’s pass, it is likely you will both end up with no pass. At least you’ll have a friend to walk with? (http://www.uwo.ca/police/resources/code_of_student_conduct.html)
There is no option to opt-out of the USC Bus Pass. It is a mandatory plan, authorized by a student referendum that requires all full-time undergraduate students to participate. However, even if you have a car, the bus pass can come in handy. The pass allows you to hop on the Mustang Express, which sure is cheaper than a cab when coming home from Rick McGhie night!
There are no special tax forms issued for the Bus Pass as it is charged along with your Tuition. Please use the online statement of account found at the Student Center (https://student.uwo.ca) as proof of amounts paid. As Bus Pass charges cross tax years, you can claim only one-half the cost on your current return. The remainder must be claimed in the next tax year.