On June 14, CAMBUS drivers competed in a “bus roadeo.” The annual bus roadeo is a friendly competition amongst Cambus student staff that tests their driving skills in a ten-part obstacle course.

Student permit sales for fall 2025 – spring 2026 will begin Friday, Aug. 1 for all permit types except residence hall permits. Permit sales for students living in a residence hall will begin on Thursday, Aug. 7.

University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Michelle Sorto as the 2025 Support Person of the Year. The award was established by Cambus in 2019 to recognize the support staff who serve in behind-the-scenes roles to keep the transit system operating smoothly.

Vehicle rental kiosk at Parking Ramp 2 will be removed on Aug. 1. All future rentals must be picked up and returned at the main Fleet Services location at 155 W. Harrison St. The change is being made to prepare for the closure of Parking Ramp 1 and to free up more parking in Ramp 2 for hospital patients.

University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Alex Jacobs as the 2025 Driver of the Year. His team-oriented, upbeat attitude contributed to a positive work environment.

Starting July 1, the University of Iowa will change hourly parking rates for the first time since 2016 to simplify parking across campus. The standard hourly rate will be $1.75 an hour and will be implemented as a single rate across campus in place of the exiting rate structure that varies by location, time of entry, and duration of stay.

UI Fleet Services office and rental fleet operations will move to a new location at 175 Prairie Meadow Drive starting June 25, 2025. The current location on West Harrison Street will close, and all vehicle rentals, lease services, and office visits will transition to the new site. Service and maintenance will continue at the Cambus Maintenance Facility.

CAMBUS summer 2025 service operates May 17- Aug. 22. During the summer, some routes have decreased service or do not operate due to changes in campus demand.

Beginning May 19, CAMBUS route 34 Research Park will be simplified so that service is more direct and convenient for riders along the route.

The Hawkeye Parking Ramp is nearly complete and will open for hourly use the week of March 24. The facility is the latest addition to west side parking, adding 983 spaces.