Things change prices go up it's called inflation. Yes your pass price increased and you feel the reason is to fund something you won't use, well then vote with your wallet and don't buy. It is up to you to decide if a service is worth its price and if you will use your discresionary spending to purchase said item. Don't boo hoo about something that you don't have to buy.
Hey guess what utility prices are up commodity prices are up and now the student pass is up. Welcome to the free market economy I know it's new but you will get used to it one day.
