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Whether you're out of state or simply not from the area, all incoming freshmen and junior transfers were fed the same lie when they first came to UC Berkeley: San Francisco is just 15 short minutes away!

Between the pain of driving in Berkeley and the wonderful, free Clipper card bestowed to every student, riding buses is my main form of transportation. But even now, in my last year on campus, I’m still learning about new routes.

AC Transit will be offering fare-free rides every Friday in September as many people begin to return back to work and school.

UC Berkeley senior Shashank Dholakia was ready to start using public transit again after finally getting vaccinated for COVID-19. Dholakia, a frequent user of his campus-issued “EZ Pass,” was using AC Transit normally until a few days ago, when his card was suddenly declined.

AC Transit’s COVID-19 safety measures, past and projected federal financial support for pandemic-related revenue losses and ongoing green initiatives, were among the topics covered at the 2021 virtual AC Transit/UC Berkeley Class Pass Online Forum.

Eligible low-income Bay Area transit riders may receive transit fare discounts through the Clipper START program, as implemented by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, or MTC.

We can and should make mobility a right for everyone, not just a privilege for those who can afford it.

Thousands of commuters depend on BART as their main source of transportation. But in recent years, the transit system has seen a decline in ridership as overcrowding, delays and crime have risen.

We here at the Clog have devised a foolproof plan to pull you (and us) out of the wretched semester slump, which has arrived and hit hard.

Your first semester at UC Berkeley will prove to be one of the most enlightening experiences with some of the best moments. Here are some of the things I’ve learned throughout my first year here.