> News+Events > Features > Transit + Transportation

New transit pass for college students is a hit

Survey says: 91 percent will buy another pass

The purpose of the Metro Transit survey was to assess students’ satisfaction in the pass, what motivated them to buy a pass and learn more about students’ transit use, among other factors.

Why did students buy the pass? Of those surveyed, 34 percent of respondents said price of the pass was a motivating factor, 28 percent said they had no car and 25 percent said they believe in the benefits of public transportation.

Among other findings:

• 26 percent of the respondents are new transit users
• 57 percent are either freshmen or sophomores
• 29 percent said that they would drive more if not for the pass
• 49 percent of the rides are during times other than rush hour
• 70 percent of the rides are on Metro Transit buses, 24 percent on regional provider buses and 6 percent on rail

When asked if they would buy another pass in the spring, 91 percent of the respondents said they would.

Return to article: New transit pass for college students is a hit