CAMBUS Scholarships have been awarded to five student employees for the fall 2023 semester.

Couto (BBA72), who in recent years dedicated his philanthropy to establishing the CAMBUS Scholarship, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 22, 2023. Couto has made a lasting mark on the campus and CAMBUS is incredibly grateful for his generosity.

During the the Fare Free Iowa City fare free pilot program, the UPASS program for Iowa City Transit will be suspended and the UPASS program for Coralville Transit will continue with no changes. 

As part of Automotive Service Professionals Month, the Parking and Transportation department is highlighting the important work of the nine full-time and 11 part-time student staff that maintain and repair the university’s fleet of buses and vehicles.

University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Kristina Dibert as the 2023 Support Person of the Year. Dibert began working at CAMBUS as a bus operator and was promoted to student mechanic in July 2021.

On Saturday, June 10, CAMBUS co-hosted the Iowa Public Transit Association's State Bus Roadeo. 18 drivers representing 8 transit agencies across Iowa competed in large bus and mini-bus courses in Parking Lot 55 – Hancher in Iowa City.

University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Scott Kerno as the 2023 Driver of the Year. Transit service providers across Iowa each nominate an employee annually to be honored by the Iowa Public Transit Association (IPTA) for their commitment to providing safe and friendly service.

On June 3, CAMBUS drivers competed in a “bus roadeo.” The annual bus roadeo is a friendly competition amongst CAMBUS student staff to test their driving skills in a ten-part obstacle course.

Parking Lot 14 is permanently closing on May 29, 2023 due to construction of the Health Sciences Academic Building.

UI Fleet Services will be releasing a new version of the Fleet Services Requisition on June 1 with enhanced abilities and efficiencies. The Fleet Services Requisition is the form used to rent university vehicles on a short-term basis.