About The Transpass Program
Kingston Transit's Transpass is a discounted monthly transit pass offered through employers to their staff at their workplace. Transpass is a convenient way for workers to renew their monthly bus pass at a lower cost — and it's a great way to promote use of Kingston Transit as green commuting option.
Here are some other reasons to get interested in Transpass:
- The average cost of operating a car in Canada is approximately $8,150 per year, or 68 cents per kilometer.
- Finding a convenient place to park can be challenging — and expensive.
- Using Kingston Transit takes cars off the road and cuts down on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and city traffic.
EMPLOYERS: OFFER TRANSPASS AS A JOB BENEFIT
EMPLOYEES: GET A MONTHLY BUS PASS THROUGH WORK FOR LESS
This employer-provided bus pass program that makes it easy for employees to renew their transit passes at a discounted rate. Employees pay for Transpass through direct payroll deductions. Passes purchased through the Transpass program are discounted (currently by 10 per cent), and cost $61.43 per month compared to the standard cost of $68.25 per month for an adult pass. Employers must maintain a minimum of 10 program-registered employees in order to sustain this discount.
Employees can use their participation in the Transpass program to receive a public transit tax credit.
The monthly My Card's smart-card technology makes the Transpass program more convenient than ever. The discounted monthly My Cards are automatically reloaded each month. Transpass participants simply scan their monthly My Cards with photo ID on the fare box to board the bus.
Initial photos for the monthly My Card are taken at the place of employment for employers who have photo equipment. For those without, alternative arrangements can be made to have photos taken at either City Hall or at the Cataraqui Town Centre.
INTERESTED?
If you are interested in this opportunity to provide lower-cost transportation to your employees and to foster a reputation as a company that is progressive on environmental issues, or have any questions about the Transpass program, please call 613-546-0000.
