Bus Passes

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Policy Number:
UW-6114
Old Policy Number:
TS-55
Responsible Office:
Transportation Services

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

UW-Madison Transportation Services offers faculty, staff, and employees of affiliated agencies a discounted annual bus pass. The annual employee bus pass is valid on all Madison Metro bus routes. Access to the regional bus system is an important part of the University’s Commuter Solutions program. 

Scope:

Faculty, staff, and employees of affiliated agencies. Affiliated agencies include: UW Health/Hospital/Medical Foundation, UW Foundation, WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation), WID (Wisconsin Institute for Discovery), MIR (Morgridge Institute for Research), and the WI State Historical Society.  

Policy:
  1. A valid annual bus pass must be used when boarding the bus. Passengers must present a valid Wiscard/UW Health ID or other authorized affiliate ID when asked.
  2. A replacement fee will be charged to replace a lost or stolen bus pass.
  3. Defective bus passes will be replaced at no cost.
  4. Bus passes for UW–Madison and UW Health, Hospital, and Foundation employees may be ordered online or purchased from any of the UW–Madison Transportation Services offices. Bus Passes ordered online will be mailed to the permit mailing address specified by the customer in their account. Other affiliated staff will pick up their bus pass from their respective organizations. 
  5. Restrictions
    1. Student hourly positions and graduate assistants (not employed as faculty or staff) do not qualify for the annual bus pass and should contact Associated Students of Madison (ASM) about student bus pass eligibility. Employees with class code OT3 (OT Pensions) are not eligible for employee bus passes.
    2. The bus pass is for employee use only and may not be sold or transferred. The bus pass may be confiscated if misused.
    3. Invalid bus passes must be surrendered to the Metro operator upon discovery when boarding. The boarder will be allowed to ride the bus one time and must visit a UW–Madison Transportation Services customer service office to obtain a new valid pass if they qualify.
    4. Bus passes must be returned to UW–Madison Transportation Services if the employee’s appointment with the university or authorized affiliate is ended. Bus passes that are not returned will be canceled and will not be valid for use on Metro buses. Refunds will be prorated for returned and canceled bus passes. 
    5. Bus passes cannot be purchased prior to the first day of employment. 
Related UW-Madison Policies:

UW-6107 ADA/Accessible Parking

UW-6136 Payments to Transportation Services

UW-6151 Transportation Services Refunds 

Related UW–Madison Documents, Web Pages, or Other Resources:
External References:

Policy Administration

Approval Authority:
Assistant Vice Chancellor of UW-Madison Transportation Services
Policy Manager:
Director of Parking Operations
Contact:
Director of Parking Operations -- Tanara Teal-Tate, tanara.tealtate@wisc.edu, (608) 263-9591
Effective Date:
02-01-2007
Revised Dates:

03-01-2008, 03-02-2008, 01-01-2011, 09-01-2015, 03-01-2018, 05-19-2022, 08-02-2023

Retrieved:
12-09-2023 06:58:18