GETTING AROUND UBC AND VANCOUVER Living in Vancouver, you’ ll become familiar with TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s transportation network consisting of buses, SkyTrains and the SeaBus. With the U-Pass program, students can affordably access public transit in Metro Vancouver. A SkyTrain extension to UBC may be coming to campus in the next decade or so, but in the meantime, here are some alternative ways to get around Vancouver. BIKE-SHARING APPS HOPR: Launched in July 2019, there are 200 dockless bikes (and over 80 bike-sharing hubs) available on UBC campus for students, faculty and community members. For a one-year membership costing $89, you will get 60 daily minutes of ride time and then an additional 10 cents charge per minute. 52 | STUDENT LIFE
A lternatively, you can test the waters by getting a one month pass for $15 and simply top up when needed. Mobi by Shaw Go: Mobi is Vancouver’s public bike share program, with bikes available throughout central Vancouver. UBC students are eligible for discounted annual memberships*, but keep in mind that there are currently no Mobi docking stations at UBC. Consider a 60 minute 365-day membership — unlimited use of the bikes for up to 60 minutes at a time. Unlock a bike with a user code, Mobi fob or RFID card. *Discount code: ubcstudents or ubcstudentp BIKE-RENTING FACILITIES Sometimes, you want a road bike or a
