Car and driver service
The University has its own in-house car and driver service available for staff to book for the following tasks:
- For staff arriving at airports after long flights
- For senior management and directorate as required
- For collecting VIP guests, VIP visitors and guest lecturers, where appropriate
- For essential meetings for non-driving staff, in locations inaccessible to public transport
- Transport for students in connection with their courses (must be booked by an authorised member of staff)
To discuss other types booking or specialised vehicle requirements please contact the transport office on extension 1115.
To make a booking please complete a car and driver request form below. To guarantee a booking, one weeks notice is required.
Cost of service
The car element is charged at the same rate as a pool car (including any return mileage), £17.50 for a day (includes 50 miles) then 35p a mile up to 100 miles and 25p a mile over 100 miles
Driver costs are typically charged at £10 per hour, although where full time staff are used, this rate will be charged at either time and a half or double time outside of core hours.
