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Brock University Bus Pass Opt-Out 2013

Brock University Bus Pass Opt-Out 2013

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Started by Anonymous 13 years ago
Hello fellow badgers! I am a Brock University Student going into my third year. I lease a car with my partner, and we commute from our apartment to Brock, and frequently to the Mississauga/Toronto area. Public transit is useless and a hassle for us. Yet every year I find myself spending almost $200 on a "Universal Bus Pass" that I will never use. $200 is a lot of gas money. We're at University by our own choice, We should be getting what we want out of this experience. If we can opt out of the Health and Dental Plan, we should be able to choose to opt out of supporting the Universal Bus Pass. Let's make some noise badgers, and see if we can make some changes!

Send your personal stories along with your signature! I will be sending the information along to Parking Services!


The least we can do is inform them that there is a large number of students with a strong personal interest in changing how things are done regarding transportation. Hopefully, we can make Parking Services see that the relatively small number of people who want to opt out, should have the right to do so.

UPDATE: PARKING SERVICES/BUSU HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY MYSELF OF OUR CAUSE AND PETITION.

We are now waiting for the first response from the University. Keep the signatures coming!


Updates

August 16, 2013

I have been reviewing the testimonials submitted alongside your signatures to better understand the financial strain this fee places on our community. These personal experiences highlight the necessity of having a flexible policy regarding transit costs. I am currently preparing a formal report to present our findings to the administration.

August 16, 2013

The momentum behind this petition highlights a significant desire for financial choice among our student body. I am currently organizing these testimonials to ensure the administration understands the impact of this mandatory fee on our daily lives.

Reached 100 supporters

August 16, 2013

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matt bedrosian
11 years ago Featured

Such a joke. I don't ask my fellow students to help subsidize my gas and insurance rates. My guess is if this went to court, we'd probably have a case. Maybe we can get someone in the law department to help us out!

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Elena Simmons
12 years ago Featured

I commute from Grimsby. The bus takes like 2 hours compared to 30 mins driving. Not happening.

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Mike Delgado
12 years ago Featured

Living in Thorold and driving everyday. Why am I forced to pay for a bus I literally never get on? Total waste of my money.

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Jason Wong
12 years ago Featured

Exactly. If I dont use the health plan I get it back. Why isnt the bus pass the same? Makes no sense to me.

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Sarah Olsen
12 years ago Featured

SERIOUSLY. I have a car because the bus schedule makes me late for half my shifts. Stop making us pay for this!!

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Kevin Johnston
13 years ago Featured

Its just another hidden fee they tack on assuming we wont notice. Glad someone is actually doing something about it.

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Ahmed
7 years ago

It’s only fair

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