^that does not make sense
how does translink get $60/person? you are saying, for every person that does use the u-pass, there is one person who does not. That would imply that ridership is 50% of the student population. I am pretty sure it isn't.
As well, there are other goals of the program such as people continuing to use transit well after they graduate.
“Not only will the U-Pass BC Program make transit more affordable for post secondary students, it will create a transit culture resulting in more people leaving their cars in the driveway, leading to less congestion and reduced greenhouse gas emissions,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond.
http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_rele...119-000675.htm