Q: Are public transportations in Vancouver expensive? I'm going to be a student in Vancouver community college which gives me no choice but to rent an apartment for my only shelter. I was just wondering if i would have any problems with transportation? I'm very concerned because of the rainy weather, Vancouver is known for. It seems like a challenge.
A: The weather is actually the least of your concerns: Public transportation in Vancouver is the most expensive in Canada. Cost per trip(valid for 1 1/2 hours): One zone $2.50 Two zones $3.75 Three zones $5.00 A daypass $9.00 good for unlimited rides across all zones. 1 zone monthly pass $73.00 2 zone monthly pass $99.00 3 zone monthly pass $136.00 Depending on which campus you will be going to, you may have ride the "98 B-line" to UBC to VCC. This bus is always so crowded with students that it frequently leaves passengers behind. As far as apartments is concerned, be prepared to pay at least $800 per month for a tiny bachelor apartment, not including utilities. Actually, the transportation system here is pretty crappy, compared to systems in other cities. It takes 30 minutes by bus to a certain location, which is only 15 minutes away by car. In winter, when there is a lot of snow and ice on the roads, buses are canceled frequently.