With WTA’s new Bulk Discount Bus Pass Program, you can offer quarterly bus passes to your employees for 25 to 75 percent off the regular price.
Who can participate?
Any company with 15 or more employees* is eligible for the program. *Companies with fewer than 15 employees can participate through approved membership organizations (call for 360.527.4718 for details).
How much is the discount?
Your discount depends on the size of your employee group, as well as the percentage of employees participating in the program. (See chart below.)
What are the Benefits to Employers?
• Your employees will appreciate the savings, and the support you demonstrate for commute trip alternatives
• You’ll be recognized as a “WTA Business Partner.” As such, your business will be promoted on our website and bulk discount bus pass program materials
• You can add “WTA Business Partner” to recruitment materials for prospective employees
• You’ll relieve pressure on your parking infrastructure
• You’ll receive marketing and other support for employees seeking to make more of their trips by bus. WTA staff can work with you to design a promotional and educational program catered to your workplace.
How Do We Get Started?
1. Determine the discount based on your number of employees and rate of participation (see chart on below).
2. Designate a single point-of-contact at your company. This person will be responsible for receiving and distributing passes, paying invoices, etc.
3. Survey your employees. WTA will provide a brief pre- and post-survey to monitor the success of the program (required).
4. Sign a contract. Though the contract is annual, you may end your participation at the conclusion of any calendar quarter.
Notes
1. Discounts apply only to general public adult fare quarterly passes.
2. Passes are for employee use only (not transferable to friends or family members).
3. If you choose to sell passes to your employees (rather than provide them for free), the sale price must not be greater than your cost.
4. Unused passes cannot be returned or refunded.
Bulk Pass Program Discount Table
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Percent of Participation |
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| # of Employees | 100% | 75-99% | 50-74% | 15-49% |
| 1,000+ | 75% discount | 60% discount | 40% discount | 35% discount |
| 500-999 | 70% discount | 55% discount | 35% discount | 30% discount |
| 15-499 | 65% discount | 50% discount | 30% discount | 25% discount |
Thank you to our WTA Business Partners! WTA welcomes the City of Bellingham and Saturna Capital as our newest Bulk Discount Pass Program participants.