The Bear Bus vans may be rented by members of the Oakland University Community when they are not in use during the normal hours of operation. At this time, the Bear Bus shuttles cannot be rented out for off-campus trips. If you are interested in renting out the Bear Bus vans, please fill out this form and e-mail the completed copy back to bearbus@oakland.edu.

Pricing for Bear Bus rentals is as follows:

Academic Departments:                           Driver:  $10/hour (Minimum of 1 hour)

                                                                       Mileage:  $0.30 per mile

                                                                       Gas:  Return van(s) with a full tank of gas

Student Affairs Departments:                   Driver:  $10/hour (Minimum of 1 hour)

                                                                       Mileage:  $0.15 per mile

                                                                       Gas:  Return van(s) with a full tank of gas

OU Student Organizations:                       Driver:  $10/hour (Minimum of 1 hour)

                                                                       Mileage:  NO CHARGE

                                                                       Gas:  Return van(s) with a full tank of gas

An account number for your department or organization must be included on the request form for any and all fees associated with renting a Bear Bus van. Only trained Bear Bus drivers may operate the Bear Bus vans. Vans may not be rented for overnight use, nor are they authorized to leave the State of Michigan. Vans may only be rented when not in use, and are available on a first come, first served basis. 

Please contact bearbus@oakland.edu with further questions or inquiries.