Bus routes during the summer
03-04-2010 at 05:00 PM
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Bus routes during the summer
I've never actually stayed in Hamilton over the summer in the past, I was wondering if the buses run the same over the summer or are the routes different/don't run as much on campus? Thanks in advance! ^_^;
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03-04-2010 at 05:20 PM
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As far as I know most buses are the same except the 51 does not run at all in the summer.
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03-04-2010 at 05:23 PM
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Yup I think the above post is correct.
Unfortunately if you are an undergrad your bus pass doesn't work for the summer. I've heard that the graduate student bus pass works year long though!
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03-04-2010 at 05:30 PM
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There are spring/summer schedules, though not much changes that I know of. They're not up right now, but they may be up soon at http://www.hamilton.ca/CityServices/...ing_Schedules/
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03-04-2010 at 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Theophilus
Yup I think the above post is correct.
Unfortunately if you are an undergrad your bus pass doesn't work for the summer. I've heard that the graduate student bus pass works year long though!
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I'm actually taking some summer courses though, would that mean there's a bus pass for the summer?
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03-04-2010 at 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by marieeeeeee
I'm actually taking some summer courses though, would that mean there's a bus pass for the summer?
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Well, your student card doesn't act as a pass for the summer, but there is a McMaster summer pass available. http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca /worth....cfm?i d=5044
The downside is that it cost $252.00 last year, which is still better than 4 monthly adult passes ($316).
But given that summer school ends in early August, you may actually be better off just buying tickets, depending on how often you'll be taking the bus.
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03-04-2010 at 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Theophilus
Yup I think the above post is correct.
Unfortunately if you are an undergrad your bus pass doesn't work for the summer. I've heard that the graduate student bus pass works year long though!
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This is true...except we have to pay close to 3 times what undergrads pay for it because there are fewer grad students. ):
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I posted a complete analysis last year, regarding whether or not a summer pass was feasible (with all the numbers included)...unfortuna tely, my post seems to have been pruned since I can't find it.
I believe my conclusion was, the summer pass is a rip off even if you are attending school a full 4 days a week (2 courses per semester). The exception being if you're a person who uses the busses a lot to go shopping, or to your job, etc.
I'll post another analysis shortly...I'm in the mood to procrastinate a bit, and this is a good opportunity. lol
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03-04-2010 at 06:19 PM
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Unfortunately, the fares have risen this year...so the price of the summer pass will also likely increase. Nonetheless, assuming the pass does not increase, here is the comparison using the current fares:
1 adult ticket costs $2.00 on the nose...that means for one bus ride (or two in quick succession using a transfer) it will cost you $2.00.
The bus pass costs $252...that means you need to take 126 bus trips just to break even. Over the 13 weeks of summer school, this averages to approximately 10 trips a week.
If you have a full course load of 2 courses per semester, you will only use the bus 8 times a week (and that's only if you attend every single lecture) (one to, and one from class, 4 times a week).
So this gives a deficit of about 126 - 8(13) = 126 - 104 = 22.
This means you need 22 'additional' bus trips just to break even, even if you have a full course load!
If you work a summer job this is definitely possible, since you retain the pass through the month of August (but even so you must use the pass approximately 4 times a week). If not, it's definitely not worth your money.
Regardless, it's not like you'll be making any big savings by getting the pass...even if you wind up making more than 126 trips over the summer, you can't possibly make enough in addition to that to make the pass a huge bargain.
It does not get my seal of approval. ):
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03-04-2010 at 10:07 PM
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Route 51 doesn't run in the summer?
We can't use our passes in the summer?!!
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
Forget that, I'll cause a scene if I have to.
"I DON'T SPEND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS A YEAR TO GET A DEGREE TO GET A DECENT JOB THAT PAYS THE TAXES THAT PAYS YOUR INCOME FOR YOU TO KICK ME OFF THE BUS BECAUSE OF MCMASTER'S DUMB ASS. FORGET CHU! FORGET CHU! FORGET CHU!"
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03-04-2010 at 10:09 PM
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we get an amazing deal on our bus pass. go ahead and cause a scene, you're in the wrong.
do you really think there's enough people who stay in hamilton during the summer to give us the same amazing price?
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03-04-2010 at 10:16 PM
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I just think its unfair. People have to commute in the summer too. I thought my tuition granted me a pass.
It is a great deal, but like most great deals they screw you over somehow to even it out. If it sounds to good to be true, than it is.
Now I'm stuck having to figure out a way to get to Mac without depending on the bus. In the summer. With the heat.
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03-04-2010 at 10:19 PM
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I don't think it's unfair at all. I imagine our tuition being hundreds of dollars higher if it wasn't for the deal we get.
People don't stay in hamilton for the summer. Some do, but other people go home, work elsewhere, or... go elsewhere. And let's face it, Hamilton's a shithole. (;o)
Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but I recall reading that students can claim monthly bus passes on tax returns.
Still a sweet deal.
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03-04-2010 at 10:21 PM
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Your tuition does guarantee you a pass. During the school year.
How are you being screwed by having to pay for a public service? Do you think that the buses magically drive themselves and are powered by magic free gas?
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03-04-2010 at 10:24 PM
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When I paid my vast amounts of money towards tuition, I was under the impression that I was paying for the public transportation for the school year.
I didn't know it excluded the summer.
I just feel inconvienienced is all.
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03-04-2010 at 10:25 PM
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All other fees we pay only last for the 8months.
Yea, it sucks, but "screwed over" is a harsh term is all I'm saying. I think it evens out with the sweet deal for the other 8 months.
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