About
Eco Pass is a USask employee transit program subsidized by the university and the City of Saskatoon. Through the program, eligible USask employees can purchase a monthly city of Saskatoon transit pass for 40% off the cost of a regular adult bus pass.
Benefits
Access to a Discounted Pass
Save 40% off the regular adult monthly pass fare.
Reduce Travelling Expenses
Under this program, you can drive your vehicle less, which means using less gas, reducing vehicle wear and tear, and not needing to worry about parking.
Convenient Payment Option
USask handles the required payments via payroll deduction.Eligibility
Employees must be permanent or on a qualifying term position and on the university payroll to be eligible to apply.
- minimum 12-month commitment from October 1 through September 30 annually.
- passes will only be assigned each October, however; you can be on a waiting list.
Note: The Eco Pass program is a taxable benefit which will show up annually on your T4 slip.
To participate in this program, you cannot have a monthly parking pass.
If you are required to bring a vehicle to work on occasion, Eco Pass members are elligible to purchase one 5-pack of exit cards per year for $50.00 (tax included). The exit cards permit five single exits from Stadium Parkade, Agriculture Parkade or Lot 4.
Apply
A limited number of Eco Passes are available for eligible faculty and staff. Employees must apply for an Eco Pass before September 15 to be eligible. Passes will be available after October 1.