[Chad]

Those still using their student card to get on the HSR be aware that the Free HSR bus pass sticker is only valid until the end of April. After that, you will no longer be able to get on the HSR for free. You need to purchase a summer pass.

You can take advantage of a discounted pass, available only to McMaster summer students called the "HSR Summer Semester Pass". It is available for purchase at Compass Information Centre, located in McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) Marketplace.

The following criteria must be met:

• Must have a valid 2012 McMaster summer school sticker affixed to MAC ID card at time of purchase
• Limit one per student
• MAC student card, in addition to summer pass, required when riding HSR
• Only available at Compass

PRICING
You can purchase a one, two, three or four month pass:

4 month pass – on sale April 18 – May 18 - $284
3 month pass – on sale May 28 – June 15 - $213
2 month pass – on sale June 25 – July 16 - $142
1 month pass – on sale July 23 - $71

I was looking at GO's website, and not sure if people are aware, but if you have a GO monthly pass, you can get an HSR pass for $15. Not sure if it works with a student discount though, worth a shot!

http://gotransitnlb.gotransi t.com/...onnecting.aspx

Presto isn't bad either

This is a stupid question but, if the cost is 2.25 (lets say) can i just give that change to the bus driver in the bus? Because im far from any booth to order tickets, and my bloody summer school sticker hasn't arrived yet T______T.

Originally Posted by sam_akbari

This is a stupid question but, if the cost is 2.25 (lets say) can i just give that change to the bus driver in the bus? Because im far from any booth to order tickets, and my bloody summer school sticker hasn't arrived yet T______T.

you have to use exact change and put it in the coin machine. they don't make any exceptions.

it's 2.55 if anyone is wondering.

edit: also, while I'm posting:
if anyone is going just for the first term or one term in general, consider buying the regular one month hsr pass for 87 dollars. better option than to invest in the 4 month pass if you're not going to be using it past your summer school term.

edit 2: this is my 700th post :'D

Originally Posted by sam_akbari

This is a stupid question but, if the cost is 2.25 (lets say) can i just give that change to the bus driver in the bus? Because im far from any booth to order tickets, and my bloody summer school sticker hasn't arrived yet T______T.

No, it specifies "exact fare". I'm fairly certain it's for safety, just like the TTC.

Originally Posted by jhan523

No, it specifies "exact fare". I'm fairly certain it's for safety, just like the TTC.

Exact fare can be in change, too. Also, if you only happen to have a toonie and a loonie, you can still board the bus, you'll just be paying more

Originally Posted by nerual

Exact fare can be in change, too. Also, if you only happen to have a toonie and a loonie, you can still board the bus, you'll just be paying more

Oh, totally read the question wrong. I thought the OP was asking if he can get change from the driver >.<