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CAMBUS is hiring! Newly hired student employees can earn up to $1,000 in incentive payments after reaching milestones in the hiring process. Become a driver and experience a fun job where employees meet fellow students and serve the university community.

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Sustainable Transportation

Make your commute more sustainable

University students, faculty, and staff between 2016 and 2020 saved more than 1.4 million gallons of fuel by choosing to not drive alone.

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Parking system improved with LPR technology

LPR increases parking efficiency, provides convenience for permit holders, and greatly reduces the amount of material waste.  

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News and features

SEOY 2024 winners

CAMBUS' McKnight and Woodley earn Student Employee of the Year awards

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
CAMBUS recognizes two outstanding employees – Cameron McKnight and Rachel Woodley – by nominating them for the 2024 UI Student Employee of the Year award.
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Transit Employee Appreciation: CAMBUS thanks student employees for their hard work

Monday, March 18, 2024
The week of March 18, 2024, UI CAMBUS is recognizing its student employees for their commitment to providing safe and reliable transportation.
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Spring break transportation resources

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Learn more about our top 3 spring break transit resources for the campus community. Find a ride back home with UI Rideshare. Taking a staycation? Navigate campus by bike or take a late night ride with the CAMBUS on-demand shuttle.
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Public Transportation: a historical look at Cambus, Iowa City's original free bus service

Monday, February 26, 2024
'From the Front Row' podcast interviews Dr. Ken Anderson about the creation of CAMBUS and it's relation to public health.
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UI seeks permission to plan second west side parking ramp

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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UI CAMBUS tech upgrades offer better rider predictions and more

Friday, January 19, 2024
CAMBUS riders are now seeing more accurate bus locations in the Transit mobile app, thanks to upgraded GPS equipment and cellular technology.
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CAMBUS scholarship awarded to recipients for spring 2024

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
CAMBUS Scholarships have been awarded to five student employees for the spring 2024 semester.
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Parking Lot 14 has reopened in a new location

Thursday, December 14, 2023
The new Parking Lot 14 is located north of Melrose Avenue just east of the previous lot and is ready for public use.

New EV charging rate to begin in 2024 following implementation of state tax

Thursday, December 7, 2023
Starting January of 2024, UI Parking and Transportation will charge a rate of $0.16 per kWh for the use of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus. This decision is in response to the State of Iowa passing the Electric Fuel Excise Tax, which taxes electricity used to charge EVs.