Human Resources Division
Travel
As part of our environmental strategy for providing greener travel, the University offers a cycle to work scheme and a range of discounts on public transport. Those employees who need to drive to work also have access to a new fuel efficient employer provided car scheme, a car sharing scheme and discounts on short term car rental.
CAMbens Cycle
The University has a cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
Cycle Shop Discounts
A number of cycle shops offer discounts on cycles and accessories to University employees. All you need to do is show your University card. Details can be seen at:
CAMbens Cars
CAMbens Cars is a salary exchange scheme that enables employees to lease fuel-efficient University-provided vehicles.
Zipcar
Zipcar offers a range of self-service pay-as-you-go cars to University employees with a discounted joining fee.
Zipcar's range of self service cars and vans are available 24/7 for rent by the hour, day, week or month. With a large range of vehicles throughout Cambridge, Zipcar is a convenient, cost efficient, environmentally conscious alternative to owning your own car.
Hourly rates start from £5 or £49 for 24 hours, inclusive of fuel, insurance and tax.
Half-price private membership (£29.50) and £30 driving credit valid for 30 days are available for University of Cambridge staff and students. Visit www.zipcar.co.uk/cambridgeuni to register.
Travel to work loans
If you are employed by the University for three months or more you can apply for an interest-free travel to work loan up to your monthly net pay (or a maximum of £2,500, whichever is the lower). The loan is for the purchase of an annual bus or rail season ticket at standard class travel, or to assist with the purchase of a bicycle and associated safety equipment.
Public transport
Uni 4
The University part-funds the Uni 4 bus service, which runs from Madingley Road Park and Ride to Addenbrooke's Hospital Bus Station, via many University sites. Current members of the University can travel for a discounted fare of 50p per journey on the Uni 4 on presentation of their University Card.
Travel by Train
A 10% discount rate on the purchase of train season tickets and bulk buy tickets is now available for staff of the University of Cambridge.
Park & Ride
Parking in Cambridge city centre is very limited, and one of the easiest ways to travel into the centre is to use the Park and Ride service. Further details are available from the Cambridgeshire County Council website:
Car sharing
The University has subscribed to CamShare, an electronic car sharing database for employees of Cambridge organisations that is operated through the Travel For Work Partnership. University staff are able to register as users and search for car sharing partners. The service is free to staff. More details are available on the CamShare website.