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����Ӱҵ University’s Fleet Services has purchased two 15-passenger minibuses that can be used by departments for university travel.

����Ӱҵnew minibuses are equipped with overhead storage, back-up cameras and larger windows for better visibility.

“ ����Ӱҵinteriors are very spacious and comfortable,” says Nicole Corll, associate director for University Facilities and Management. “Ultimately, the goal of the minibuses is to provide a service to the students, faculty and staff to increase and enhance transportation options for group outings.”

Individuals must be at least 21 years old and complete training to operate a minibus.

To initiate a rental, individuals must go online and obtain the rental documentation, which is a formal reservation request form. Fleet Services’ staff will conduct a license check on all first-time renters to determine if the user’s driver’s license meets the minimum of six or fewer points that are required to receive rental training. An in-state license check costs $9.50, and an out-of-state license check costs $19.

Fleets Services and Environmental Health and Safety Services will facilitate training classes that will last approximately four hours and cost $106.25 per person. ����Ӱҵlength of training classes may vary depending on how many people are participating in the class. ����Ӱҵmaximum capacity for a class is four people.

Training incudes completing a written exam and a maneuverability test in order to ensure proper vehicle operation. A set schedule of training hours also will be available on the Fleet Services website.

Once an individual passes the training, he or she can rent and drive a minibus. ����Ӱҵvehicles will be available for pick-up and drop-off at the Fleet Services building located at . in Kent.

Rental costs are as follows:

• 24-hour rental: $150
• Weekly rental: $800
• Monthly rental: $3,000

More detailed information on the minibuses, including the training schedule and rates, is available on the Fleet Services website at . You also can contact John Croop, Fleet Services superintendent, at 330-672-0818 or jcroop@kent.edu.