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:
- 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.
- 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
- 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.