Chartered shuttle service for group transportation is available through the University's contract with First Transit.

Chartered shuttle service is to be used for official university business.  Most times, a completed travel authorization must be on file to support the chartered shuttle service.  Some examples regarding the use of chartered shuttle service may include transporting students to/from the airport, to/from a field trip location (i.e., museum, theatre, etc.), or to/from an athletic event.

This service is for in-state travel only.

Chartered Shuttle Service Request Instructions

1. All chartered shuttle services must be requested in writing. The Chartered Shuttle Service Request Form is to be used for this purpose.
2. Chartered shuttle service should be requested at least 14 days in advance of the event.
3. The hourly cost for chartered shuttle service shall be as follows:
   

   Period	Hourly Rate
   August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026	$97.98
   Rates are subject to change in accordance to mutual agreement between SCSU and First Transit with the approval of the Office of the Attorney General for the State of Connecticut.

4. Chartered shuttle service requires a 4 hour minimum reservation; therefore, the minimum amount that will be charged for chartered shuttle service is $391.92 (4 hours at $97.98 per hour).
5. The Banner Org Manager(s) must approve the anticipated not-to-exceed cost for chartered shuttle service. The Banner Org Manager(s) may submit their approval by email to Chief Makiem Miller (millerm86@southernct.edu).
6. All information pertinent to the chartered shuttle service shall be included on the request form. Complete as much information as possible on the form. Any questions or information you may have will be addressed when a representative from First Transit contacts you.
7. Upon completion of the form, click Submit. The information contained on the request form will be electronically submitted to First Transit, University Police and SCSU’s Finance & Administration.
8. A representative from First Transit will contact you within 48 hours of receiving your submitted chartered shuttle service request form.
9. To avoid any costs, First Transit requires a 48-hour cancellation notice. A less than 48-hour cancellation may result in a minimum 1 hour charge.
10. Following the event and completion of provided off-campus chartered shuttle service, First Transit will remit an electronic invoice. Since approval for anticipated not-to-exceed chartered shuttle service costs were obtained from the Banner Org Manager(s) in step 5, the invoice submitted by First Transit will be automatically processed for payment by Finance & Administration.

NOTE: If you need to cancel your chartered shuttle service and/or you are not completely satisfied with the chartered shuttle service, please contact First Transit representative Luz Viera (Office 203-281-5470 or luz.viera@transdev.com).

Request Form