According to the UGA Factbook, students at the University of Georgia pay a transportation fee of $118 each semester. A fleet of 20 electric buses was purchased by UGA in Spring of 2019 in hopes of reducing energy costs and helping the environment according to UGA Auxiliary Services. We asked UGA students if they were aware of the transportation fee, if they thought the price of $118 seemed reasonable and if they had used a new electric bus.
Mikhayla Robinson
2nd year intended journalism major from Augusta, GA
Do you know about UGA’s transportation fee?
Yeah, is it included in our tuition?
Do you know how much the fee is?
No.
Does $118 seem reasonable to you?
It seems kind of high I guess but considering that like they have to pay for it and I mean that’s how much it costs. I guess.
Do you use the UGA buses? If so, how often?
Yes, everyday.
Do you feel like your money is being put to good use?
I would say it is but also I feel like we need more buses or just like more routes; something that can consolidate with the number of students we have because it doesn’t match.
Have you heard of UGA’s electric buses?
Yeah, I’ve been on one. I can’t remember if it was last year or when but I remember getting on one.
Jessica Moody
4th year marketing major from Lilburn, GA
Do you know about UGA’s transportation fee and do you know how much it is?
Yes. No.
Do you think $118 is high, low or reasonable?
I think that’s reasonable.
How often do you use UGA buses?
Never. Well I did my previous years but not this year.
Have you heard of UGA’s electric buses?
Yes. I’ve been on one.
Anthony Keeling
5th year health promotions and behavior major from Snellville, GA
Do you know about the UGA transportation fee and do you know how much it is?
Yes. Is it like $100?
Does $118 seem reasonable to you?
I would say a little high, like I would make it like $75 if it was up to me.
Do you use UGA buses often?
Yeah. Well I used to; I’m only in one class but all the time when I was in school. I don’t walk places.
Do you know about UGA’s electric buses?
I’ve heard about them; I’ve never ridden one though.
Erika Padgette
2nd year human development and family studies major from Dacula, GA
Do you know about UGA’s transportation fee? And if so do you know how much it is?
Yes. No.
Does $118 seem reasonable to you?
It seems high.
Do you use UGA buses often?
Yeah I use them everyday.
Considering that you use them everyday, do you still feel like $118 is a high price?
It seems more reasonable.
What would you have expected the amount to be?
I don’t know, probably like $75.
Have you used any of UGA’s electric buses?
No.
Ashley Zavala
2nd year biology major from Marietta, GA
Are you aware of the transportation fee at UGA and do you know how much it is?
Yes. I have no idea.
Does $118 seem too high or low?
It sounds reasonable.
How often do you use the UGA buses?
Everyday.
Do you think you are getting your money’s worth from the fee?
Yeah I think so.
Have you heard of UGA’s electric buses?
No.
Sarah White 