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University Vehicles

The Center has two vehicles for use by our faculty, students, and staff - a 15-passenger van and a Toyota Prius. In order to to use either vehicle, the following procedures must be followed:

  1. You must be using the vehicle to conduct University related business. The vehicle cannot be used for personal errands, travel, or trips. Please visit www.zipcar.com/brown/ for such purposes.
  2. You must be an “authorized driver” and have completed the mandatory driver’s training to comply with safeDRIVE. Please see safeDRIVE, Motor Vehicle Use and Driver Authorization Information: Click Here
  3. If you are driving the Pruis, you must read the brief Toyota Prius guide. While the driving the Prius is basically the same as any other car, there are a few differences and concerns that you need to know about.

Our Toyota Prius

Our Prius has a has an efficient hybrid drive system that includes an electric motor combined with a small gas engine, which helps reduce the impacts on the environment and saves money on gas.