BSC Metro U-Pass Request Form
The U-Pass program provides eligible members of the Washington University community (full-time students, benefits eligible faculty, staff, post docs, & fellows, and full-time employees of basic service contractors a universal pass for the Metro system. This pass is valid for all Metro bus and train services in the St. Louis Metropolitan area (Missouri and Illinois, including Madison County Transit services).
The following regulations strictly apply to the U-Pass program, fraudulent or unauthorized use of a U-Pass will lead to confiscation of the pass, revocation of the program benefit, and/or possible issuance of a citation from law enforcement officers for fare evasion.
- The U-Pass is non-transferable and is valid only when used by the eligible individual to whom it was originally issued.
- The U-Pass is valid only when issued through Washington University Parking & Transportation Services.
- The U-Pass is valid for access to the Metro system only when presented for service by an eligible member of the Washington University community along with a valid Washington University ID.
- Passengers who fail to present a valid WU ID with the U-Pass will be required to pay the cash fare for access to the bus. In addition, on the train, the U-Pass could be confiscated and a citation could be issued by law enforcement officers for fare evasion.
- A valid U-Pass must be returned to your company’s transportation liaison if you are no longer employed full-time on a WU contract. Charges for any U-Pass not returned by an ineligible employee will be billed to the Qualified Service Provider. The ineligible employee is subject to conditions set by the QSP if the U-Pass is not returned. Please review information regarding the conditions outlined by your employer before agreeing to these terms.
Passes should be returned to:
University Services Center
One Brookings Drive, MSC 1200-0423-01
St. Louis, MO 63130
- The U-Pass must be renewed each semester by contractors. Your company’s transportation liaison will receive renewal information from Parking & Transportation prior to each renewal period.
- Passengers who present an expired U-Pass will be required to pay the cash fare for access to the bus. In addition, on the train, a citation could be issued by law enforcement officers for fare evasion to passengers presenting an expired U-Pass.
- Lost or stolen U-Passes must be reported to your company’s transportation liaison immediately. If an eligible employee chooses to obtain a replacement U-Pass, the fee charged is $25.00. This replacement fee cannot be waived.
- Metro does not allow eating or drinking on their vehicles. Failure to comply with this policy on the train could result in the issuance of a citation from law enforcement officers.