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UW Tacoma Motor Pool

The University of Washington Tacoma Motor Pool currently has one 8-passenger van and one 12-passenger van available for use by authorized drivers and passengers. Motor Pool vehicles are provided at cost for individuals/departments authorized to travel on official University business.  Use of a vehicle will be recharged to the campus department requesting its use.

All use of Motor Pool vehicles falls under applicable University of Washington policies and procedures, including, but not limited to:

Location

The UW Tacoma Facilities office is located in MAT 004; office hours are 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. UW Tacoma Facilities Services receives and confirms vehicle requests through email at uwtmp@uw.edu or via phone at 253.692.5700 and coordinates administrative billing, complaints and accidental damage charges for the vehicles.

Other Vehicle Options

Enterprise Rent-a-Car

In the event that a motor pool vehicle is not available, users can arrange with UW Tacoma Facilities to rent an alternative vehicle through a regional Enterprise rental office.  Operators of leased and rented vehicles are are subject to the same training requirements as operators of other Motor Pool vehicles.

UW Tacoma Facilities

UW Tacoma campus users may reserve a 3/4 Ton pickup truck through Facilities and Campus Services.

Zipcar

UW Tacoma has partnered with Zipcar to bring self-service, on-demand car sharing to campus.  Learn more at the UW Tacoma Zipcar site.

UW Fleet Services

Users may also arrange for a vehicle through the UW Seattle Fleet Services.  Note that Fleet Services does not deliver vehicles to the Tacoma campus.  Users must make individual arrangements to pick up and return motor pool vehicles to UW Seattle.

Fleet Services can also provide assistance with vehicles designed for the mobility limited.