Bus Guidelines

Vehicles Available

The College of Agricultural Sciences has three passenger vehicles. The vehicles are "school-type" buses. Buses are generally suitable for a total distance of travel up to 120 miles round trip.

Vehicle #1 - 40 passenger bus, PA system, air conditioning

Vehicle #2 - 40 passenger bus, PA system, air conditioning

Vehicle #3 - 40 passenger bus, PA system, air conditioning

Limits of Use

The vehicles are to be used only for clearly sponsored College activities, and should not be scheduled for distances more than 120 miles round trip. They absolutely cannot be made available for private use of any group outside the College. They are to be used in Pennsylvania only.

How to Schedule

To schedule a bus, complete a "Bus Request" form (pdf) and return it to the Bus Scheduling Manager in the Farm Services Building.

Cancellations

In several instances, a person has failed to cancel a bus after changing plans. This eliminated use of a bus by others, created inconveniences, and caused an unnecessary expense to pay for the driver. The unit of the staff member who fails to cancel a scheduled bus will be charged a minimum fee of $30.00.

To cancel a bus due to changes in plans, call Farm Services at 814-865-4433 or contact the Bus Scheduling Manager

Notification to cancel a bus must be received by 4:00 pm the day prior to the event.

Priority of Use

For Use within the College of Agricultural Sciences only.

Transporting students (associate, baccalaureate, graduate) on field trips or to regularly scheduled laboratory instruction requiring facilities such as barns, fields, forest areas, Rock Springs, Stone Valley and other areas which are not within walking distance.

Transporting participants in connection with meetings, short courses, and tours both on and off campus, sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences.

Rates

Charge: $1.00 per mile, plus $30.00 per hour ($45.00 overtime) for the driver, or a minimum flat rate of $30.00, whichever is higher.

Last update 7/2024