Durham Transit
All full-time Trent Durham GTA undergraduate students receive a Universal Transit Pass (UPASS) for Durham Region Transit (DRT) as part of their ancillary fees. The digital bus pass is available for the fall term from September 1 - December 31, winter term from January 1 - April 30, and spring/summer term from May 1 - August 31. You will receive an e-mail informing you that your DRT UPASS is ready to be activated at the beginning of each term.
Important information
- You must be registered in courses before August 29, 2024 to receive the UPASS invitation before September 1st. After that date, the UPASS will be added during regular business hours.
- Your Campus Home Location must be Trent Durham. You can make the change in myTrent > Support > College Life > Change Campus Home Location
- The One Fare program is currently not available with DRT UPASS
- Students need to be registered in 1.5 credits per term, with at least one course in-person to qualify for the Durham Transit pass.
How do I use the new digital UPASS? How to use the U-Pass on the PRESTO E-Tickets App (ENGLISH)
The digital UPASS uses the PRESTO E-Ticket app to provide a convenient and contact-free way to show proof of payment when using DRT services. Follow these simple steps:
- Check your Trent email for a registration email from PRESTO E-ticket.
- Click on the link to register PRESTO E-ticket website.
- Your Trent email will auto-populate in the form to Create your Account with PRESTO E-ticket.
- Next, check your Trent email again for a Verification email and verify.
- Download the PRESTO E-Ticket app: The PRESTO E-Ticket app can be downloaded for free to your smartphone from the App Store or Google Play Store.
- Activate your PRESTO E-Ticket before you ride: The digital U-Pass will appear in the “Available” folder in your PRESTO E-Ticket app. Be sure to activate the U-Pass E-Ticket before your first ride on DRT.
- Show and tap your PRESTO E-Ticket: When boarding a DRT bus, open the QR code in the activated PRESTO E-Ticket and hold it to the barcode scanner on the PRESTO reader to validate your fare.*
* PRESTO E-Ticket customers should be sure to download the latest update to the PRESTO E-Ticket app in order to enable QR code fare validation.
Master of Management Students
Master of Management Students may opt-in to the DRT UPASS through myTrent at the beginning of each term. Please visit myTrent > Services > Campus Services > Trent Durham Transit Pass to opt-in and accept the DRT UPASS fee. The last day to opt-in to the DRT UPASS for the fall term is Friday, September 27.
Graduate Students studying at Trent Durham please e-mail durhamstudentaffairs@trentu.ca for options.
Trent Durham Students
Remember that your digital UPASS is non-transferable and valid for travel on DRT services only.
If you have a new device and need a new E-Ticket, or you do not have a smartphone and need a physical card, please e-mail your request to durhamstudentaffairs@trentu.ca
For more information and a full list of schedules and maps, visit the website:
If you experience issues with the UPASS, please contact PRESTO Contact Centre at 1-877-378-6123 during the hours of:
- Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Weekends 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Holidays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.