West Midlands Bus on Demand has now launched at Warwick
A new service called 'West Midlands On Demand' has now launched. It's a cross between a taxi and a bus. Introductory offer! All journeys are free of c…
Our Future Campus - Transport and Mobility
We’re proud to be working with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and partners in a collaborative two-year project titled: 'Choose Your Way Warwick'. Our campus is becoming a living lab, so we can test out new mobility ideas, approaches and technologies that could help to address the climate emergency.
What is 'Choose your way Warwick' about?
'Choose your way Warwick' is what we're calling our two-year partnership with TfWM, in which we will be:
- Trialling new mobility ideas, approaches and technologies that could reduce car emissions.
- Helping inform how we might enable our campus, local and ultimately worldwide communities to be cleaner, more sustainable and lead healthier lives.
- Helping to address the climate emergency.
How can you help create a greener future?
This is your chance to experience the future of sustainable transport and mobility. By getting involved and trying out new modes of transport, you'll be helping to inform research and innovation, as well as contributing towards realising a better world for future generations.
Informing policy
The Future Transport Showcase will help inform policy and innovation, including how our campus e-scooter trial might change UK legislation.
Read more about informing policy and innovationLink opens in a new window
New campus initiatives
Parvez Islam, Director of Transport & Future Mobility, discusses some of the new initiatives being trialled on campus.
Our vision for a greener future
News
Tandem taxi service and Choose Your Way Warwick app have now launched
We’ve just launched a new shared shuttle service to help connect central campus, Leamington and Wellesbourne campus, called the tandem taxi service.
Ground-breaking trial project launched to reduce private car use at the University of Warwick
E-scooters, buses on demand and Enterprise Car Club vehicles are just some of the innovative transport projects being looked at to reduce personal car…
Get involved
Earn rewards with 'Choose your way Warwick'
Students | Staff
You can join our “Choose your Way Warwick Challenge” through the free BetterPoints app:
You can download the BetterPoints app on the App Store or on Google Pay
We have collated a guide to help you understand how the app works and how you can earn BetterPoints and exchange these with rewards.
BetterPoints can be exchanged for high street vouchers (e.g. John Lewis, Tesco, Argos) or donated to charity right from within the app.
Car Club rental scheme
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Our car club scheme enables you to hire a hybrid vehicle to travel off campus on university business trips. For example, if you need to attend client meetings or travel to teach at the University Hospital, you can book to use these cars, at no cost to you.
- For personal/leisure travel: If you need to hire a car on a short-term basis for any other purpose, you can use one of the cars that are in Car Park 8a (the car park next to The Junction) and in Cryfield Car park. You will have to cover the cost of this service yourself.
Demand Response Transport Service (DRT)
Students | Staff | Community
A new service called 'West Midlands On Demand'Link opens in a new window has launched.
It does not follow a specific route or timetable. Instead, you book a journey and a bus will pick you up at a time you choose.
Download the WM On Demand app on Google Play or iOS.
Cycling
Students | Staff | Community
There are many cycling routes you can take to get to campus. If you don't have a bike, you can join our cycle to work scheme and hire a bike or an e-bike. West Midlands Cycle Hire bikes are also available to hire to easily travel across campus throughout the day.
Cycling consultations are happening locally, which you can get involved with if you're interested in the development of cycling routes.
Subsidised bus service
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We've launched a new bus service with National Express to help our staff and students commute to the main campus more easily, as it connects campus to the City Centre, Eastern Green, Tile Hill railway station and Cannon Park shops. All you need to do is show your ID card and your fare will be subsidised to £1.
Carpooling with Liftango
Students | Staff
Do you want to share a car journey with a University of Warwick student or an employee? You will help to reduce the number of cars on the road or parked within our campus.
You can use the service as a rider (car passenger) or a driver! We have complied a guide to help you understand how you can use the Liftango carpooling service.
You can also learn more about carpooling and the Liftango app here.
Staff electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Staff
As part of our transport and mobility strategy to provide you with a wider range of sustainable transport options, we have partnered with NHS Fleet Solutions to provide all eligible staff at the University the opportunity to acquire a new electric car on contract hire as part of our employee Reward and Benefits package
Change in use of car parks
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The usage of some car parks has now changed in response to demand.
Please see our updated car parking mapLink opens in a new window to see which are available to you.
Increased pedestrian and cycling space
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Walking and cycling are great for your health, wellbeing and the environment.
You can easily get around our campuses by walking. Some areas of the central campus have now become pedestrianised to help make walking and cycling safer and more convenient for our campus community. These maps can help you find your way around our campus.
See the changes on our new campus mapLink opens in a new window.
Cashless car parking
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We have invested in our carpark systems and installed "Pay as you go" options to help improve the customer service experience and support changes in behaviour.