UNIVERSITY TRANSIT SERVICES (UTS)

• 1.0 Purpose
• 2.0 Policy
  • 2.1 UTS Fixed Route System
  • 2.2 Use of Chartered Buses
    • 2.2A P&T Responsibilities
    • 2.2B Customer Responsibilities
    • 2.2C Cancellations
• 3.0 Definitions
• 4.0 References
• 5.0 Approvals and Revisions

1.0 Purpose

This policy describes the uses and availability of the University Transit Services.

2.0 Policy [Top]

2.1 UTS Fixed Route System

UTS is available for unlimited use to all students, faculty, and staff of the University. Users must present either a current student I.D. or a bus pass when boarding. Bus passes are included with staff's and faculty's first vehicle registration and may also be purchased separately. Additional bus passes may be purchased for non-affiliated family members of permit holders.

2.2 Use of Chartered Buses

P&T provide chartered buses for University departments and other affiliated organizations on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the Charter Representative at 924-7711 for specific information.

See also:

Procedure 7-53 "Reserving Charter Buses."

2.2A P&T Responsibilities

Within 24 hours of receiving a charter request, P&T will provide a written cost estimate and itinerary confirmation. The estimates are for planning purposes only; final charges are based on actual use. P&T will supply a safe, properly maintained bus, a qualified driver, and fuel. Routing will be provided, if requested.

If P&T must cancel the charter request, P&T can contact another charter com--pany, if the customer wishes. In that case, the customer must then pay the other charter company's entire fee.

2.2B Customer Responsibilities

Charter Service customers must provide the following.

• A complete itinerary and specific routing instructions in writing, unless provided by P&T.
• Meals and lodging for the driver. Private accommodations are required for the driver, unless previously arranged through P&T.
• Tolls and parking fees paid by the driver. These charges will be billed to the customer.
• Damages to the bus caused by reckless or negligent customer behavior. These charges will also be billed to the customer.

2.2C Cancellations

Charters must be cancelled at least 24 hours before pick-up to avoid a $25.00 late cancellation charge. Charters cancelled within 45 minutes of pick-up time will be assessed a minimum usage charge, ie., two hours use plus 20 miles at the current rate.

3.0 Definitions [Top]

4.0 References [Top]

5.0 Approvals and Revisions [Top]