REF:66-2203-7974909 - Campus shuttle bus

Your comment: Please could we have a shuttle bus on campus to help us avoid the hills. For my friends with asthma or people with mobility issues it’s difficultly to get from lectures in Edward Llwyd up to P5 in 15 mins especially when lectures run. I also have depression and think that if I was able to access a shuttle bus (even if it was just once every hour or less) so that I don’t have to walk back to my accommodation I would definitely attend significantly more lectures.

Our response:

Many thanks for your enquiry. Aberystwyth University is located on a hill and many say that it one of the reasons that they chose to come here is due to the wonderful view of the bay. We have addressed many physical issues to increase accessibility for all with regards to the estate, but there are some instances where solutions are not possible.

It is not possible to provide a shuttle bus around the campus as the cost implications are not proportionate as we have historically found that the buses are not well used. In addition we are supporting the WG initiative of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and support many sustainable initiatives.

Can we suggest that you liaise with your personal tutor to see if there is anything that can be done in terms of your timetable or advising tutors that you may be a little late to lectures.