Updated technology can help UMD become more accessible
Too often, it feels like disabled students are an “afterthought” in the grand scheme of this university’s community.
Safer scooters and drivers increase campus safety. The Veo curfew does not.
Veo scooters lack many safety features students should have access to.
UMD’s paratransit policies are too unforgiving. They must improve.
If stringent policies aim to ensure service for all, then paratransit must expand availability for everyone who relies on this service to get around.
UMD launches new Shuttle-UM app to mixed student reaction
Nextbus, the previous transportation app for Shuttle-UM, had been in service since 2009.
Shuttle-UM reverts to fall 2020 route to College Park Metro
The route, which does not stop on South Campus, has elicited mixed reactions from students.
College Park City Council, residents reflect on VeoRide amid contract discussions
VeoRide is responsible for ensuring that users are putting the e-bikes and scooters in appropriate places, but some College Park City Council members and residents have noticed issues.
‘Underpaid and left behind’: UMD bus drivers protest for better working conditions
More than 50 people gathered to protest for better maintenance of buses and hazard pay for DOTS employees.
UMD asked VeoRide to suspend services on campus due to COVID-19
VeoRide is moving its scooters and bikes off-campus.
College Park will have nearly 300 new scooters, bikes available to rent this semester
The scooters and bikes come through a partnership with Chicago-based company VeoRide.