Full-time DOTS drivers feel student raises are ‘a slap in the face’
Drivers can collectively receive a raise through cost of living adjustments, merit increases, institution-wide pay scale adjustments and equity adjustments.
Some UMD students, shuttle drivers call for greater safety measures on routes
Multiple Shuttle-UM drivers expressed concerns over campus construction projects that make routes unpredictable and other safety problems such as speeding cars.
UMD RHA supports non-mandatory fee increases across departments, but reject DOTS
The fee increases would help with wage increases, department maintenance costs and other funds.
UMD commuters continue to face overcrowding, inconsistent arrival times on #141 bus
The #141 Shuttle-UM Park and Ride from Gaithersburg makes six trips a day and the university currently provides two shuttles per stop.
UMD RHA opposes DOTS’ proposed shuttle fee increase for next academic year
DOTS is proposing a $9 fee increase for full-time undergraduates in the 2022-23 academic year.
UMD RHA passes resolution encouraging mask-wearing on Shuttle-UM buses
The governing body passed the resolution by a vote of 17-3-1.
Dining Services, DOTS discuss solutions to staff shortages at UMD RHA town hall
DOTS and Dining Services are already looking ahead to fall 2022, and are trying to address the possibility of continued staff shortages.
GSG passes bills pushing for more shuttle accessibility, open journal access at UMD
This university's Graduate Student Government passed three bills during their meeting Friday, including one that addresses virtual teaching licenses in Iran.
Months into semester, UMD students continue to be frustrated with Shuttle-UM
Some students can't get to 8 a.m. classes in time.
Some campus cyclists say DOTS’ bike concierge is an effort to gain community trust
In the initial six-week offering period, 19 people registered for the program.