Are busses free for UT students?

UT students, faculty and staff ride all CapMetro services for free when they swipe their valid IDs.

Can UT Austin students ride the bus for free?

UT students, faculty, and staff may ride CapMetro mainline buses free by swiping a valid UT photo ID upon entering the bus. To get to campus when the UT Shuttles are not running, CapMetro services mirror many of the UT Shuttle route areas.

How much is transportation at UT Austin?

You must swipe your valid UT ID upon boarding the E-Bus, both to ride downtown and to come back home. Please have your valid UT ID ready when boarding. If you are not a UT student, you may ride the E-Bus by paying a $1.25 fare. It is recommended you purchase a round-trip day pass for $2.50 upon boarding.

How much is bus fare in Austin?

A Single Ride Local Pass costs $1.25 and will take you where you want to go. But if you want to get back, it'll cost another $1.25 for the Single Ride Pass. That same $2.50 will buy you a Local Day pass and give you an unlimited number of rides for the next 24 hours. Buying a pass on the bus?

How do students get around UT Austin campus?

The UT Shuttle System is one of the largest university shuttle systems in the country, with 9 routes and over 3 million passengers annually. The shuttle system provides an easy and cost effective way for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to access the UT campus.

UT students, employees ride TARTA buses for free

Is public transportation available to students at UT Austin?

UT students, faculty, and staff may ride the E-Bus at no charge. You must swipe your valid UT ID upon boarding the E-Bus, both to ride downtown and to come back home. Please have your valid UT ID ready when boarding. If you are not a UT student, you may ride the E-Bus by paying a $1.25 fare.

Is Austin Metro free for students?

All K-12th grade students ride for free with a valid ID!

Does UT Austin have buses?

The University shuttle bus system is operated for the benefit of students, faculty and staff members, and retirees of the University. The system is funded through students' tuition. Shuttle bus patrons should be prepared to show and/or swipe their UT IDs upon boarding.

Can you pay cash on Austin buses?

If paying with cash, just insert your bills and drop coins in the fare box. If using a pass, swipe your pass in the reader by the driver, or show the driver the pass on your phone. Ask for help if you have any questions – otherwise, you're good to go!

How much is a school bus ticket in Texas?

An offense under Section 545.066 is punishable by a fine ranging from $500 to $1,250. However, passing a stopped school bus is a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000 if it's the driver's second offense within the past five years.

Does UT give full rides?

The Forty Acres Scholars Program is the premier full-ride, merit-based scholarship for The University of Texas at Austin.

Is UT tuition expensive?

University of Texas at Austin's tuition is $11,698 for in-state and $41,070 for out-of-state students. Compared with the national average cost of in-state tuition of $11,560, University of Texas at Austin is more expensive.

Is UT parking free?

Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin!

Due to this demand, along with costs of maintaining parking structures and enforcement of spaces, there is no free parking on campus.

Who qualifies for free tuition at UT?

Have a family adjusted gross income (AGI) between $0-125,000 and show financial need as determined by the FAFSA or TASFA. Students with an AGI of up to $65,000 with need will receive support to cover their tuition. Students with an AGI between $65,000 and $125,000 will receive tuition support.

How do you qualify for free tuition at UT Austin?

Do buses take card payments?

Contactless payment cards issued for Visa, Mastercard and Maestro can be used. Pre-paid contactless payment cards can be used but please make sure they have enough credit on them before boarding. Payments can also be made using Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Does the bus stop at every stop?

No. The bus will only stop at designated bus stop locations. If you request a stop, the bus driver will stop at the next official stop.

How do you use METRORail in Austin?

On the train Buy a Single Ride or Day Pass at rail station ticket vending machines or use the CapMetro App. Be prepared to show a Commuter Pass if approached by a fare inspector. Reduced fares Tap ID card to the target area of the farebox and be prepared to show your ID if requested.

Is UT Austin a commuter school?

In total, about one-third of UT Austin students live in neighborhoods around the campus, so UT is still largely a commuter school.

How late do Austin buses run?

Buses typically stop running around midnight, but CapMetro offers Night Owl services in any late-night pinch. Night Owl buses run every 20-30 minutes from midnight until 3:00am, Monday through Saturday.

What public transportation is available at UT Austin?

Is Metro Express free for students?

Yes. Any passenger who benefits from free bus travel has the same privileges on the Metro Express. However, in order to benefit from this, passengers must use the appropriate MECard (Senior, Priority or Student) when travelling on the Metro Express.

Is there any discount for students in Metro?

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