{"id":2145,"date":"2017-07-28T15:14:53","date_gmt":"2017-07-28T15:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/?page_id=2145"},"modified":"2026-01-26T14:48:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:48:37","slug":"staff-travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/sustainable-travel\/offers\/staff-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel offers for staff"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The University has a large number of offers for\u00a0members of staff<\/strong> to help you choose more sustainable modes of travel. They are listed below with links to the relevant internal\/external offer. We are always eager to hear suggestions on further sustainable travel offers that will be of benefit to our staff - if you any suggestions, please let us know by emailing sustainability@reading.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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      <\/a>Cycling offers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Free cycle maintenance<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Take advantage of our regular campus visits from Dr Bike, who provides free tips and basic maintenance to keep your bike in good working order.\u00a0Dates and locations of Dr Bike visits available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Free cycle training<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Free cycle training is available for staff and students every Wednesday during term time.\u00a0 All levels welcome; from new learners to advanced road safety. Please email sustainability@reading.ac.uk to book a session or for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Borrow fix-it-yourself cycle maintenance equipment\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Visit the Chaplaincy and Security Services, where you are able to access a toolbox and pump for self-maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Cycle2Work -\u00a0<\/strong>Discounted bicycle purchase through salary sacrifice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Get yourself a brand new bicycle with up to 42% discount through the Cycle2Work scheme<\/a>. Our scheme is run in partnership with Halfords, but you can select a bike from any participating supplier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Second hand bike sale, bike hire and bike security labelling<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      The University runs a small number of bike sale and bike hire events throughout the academic year, in partnership with\u00a0Reading Bicycle Kitchen<\/a>\u00a0can be useful places to find a used bicycle. Security Services also attend these events to label your bike and provide theft prevention advice. Check our social media pages,\u00a0Cycling page<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0RBK website<\/a>\u00a0for updates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Secure cycle parking on campus<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      We have several secure cycle compounds<\/a> dotted around Whiteknights campus. To gain entry to these all you need to do is contact Security Services and ask them to add access to the compounds onto your student campus card. You may also need your card pin for some of them - this can be found in the campus card portal once you log in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Not ready to commit to buying a bike?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Try loaning a bike for a month with EASIT first. This offer includes fixed frame, electric and folding bikes - perfect to see if cycling to work is right for you!\u00a0Sign-up\/log in<\/a>\u00a0to EASIT to take advantage of this offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      My Journey Wokingham Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Any residents of Wokingham Borough Council or anyone who travels in and out of the Borough can get rewards for using active and sustainable travel. Find out more at My Journey Wokingham: Betterpoints.<\/a> Plan your route using this cycle routes map<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        <\/a>Bus Travel offers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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        Buses that run day and night!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        The White Knight 20 express University service will take you directly from Whiteknights campus to Reading Town Centre, which is complimented by the Claret 21 service.<\/p>\n

        Details available from Reading Buses.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        Bus-to-Work<\/strong>\u00a0-\u00a0Discounted annual and 90 day bus passes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        University employees can get discounted travel with the purchase of annual or 90 day passes from Reading Buses. These passes can be used on all routes within the relevant fare zone as well as evenings and weekends. The cost of the bus pass will be taken from your salary each month in equal instalments.\u00a0Please see HR's Benefits Plus pages for details.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        simplyUNI - Discounts for bus travel when showing your University of Reading ID<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Reading Buses also offer the opportunity to buy season tickets directly with them. These smartcards can be purchased per term, academic year or calendar year.\u00a0Visit their ticket page here for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        PlusBus - discounts for combined rail and bus travel <\/strong><\/h3>\n

        When you buy a PlusBus ticket with your rail ticket, you add unlimited bus travel around the Reading urban area. A perfect money-saving option if you know you will be using the bus several times in a day. This link takes you to information specific to Reading<\/a>, but remember that PlusBus discounts could also be available for buses to the station wherever you live.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        Two free bus trips for new staff<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        New staff can try the bus for free - just email s.k.haylett@reading.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0to take advantage of this offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        Flixbus<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Choose green coach travel with FlixBus<\/a>, which offers tickets from just \u00a32.99 to over 50 destinations. Find journeys from Reading University (Christchurch Green bus stop) to London, Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth, with free onboard Wi-Fi, charging points and comfortable seats on its top-rated \u2018Euro 6\u2019 coaches, reducing carbon emissions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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          Rail season ticket loans<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          The University will fund the purchase of an annual season ticket to the maximum value of \u00a37,500 by way of an interest-free loan. This is then paid back in 10 monthly instalments from your net salary. View\u00a0HR\u2019s page<\/a>s for full details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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          15% off rail travel through the easit network<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          University staff can get a 15% discount on South Western Railway fares that travel\u00a0to<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0from<\/strong>\u00a0Reading Station<\/strong>\u00a0via our easitREADING membership. \u00a0Sign-up\/log in<\/a>\u00a0to EASIT to take advantage of this offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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          Group travel discounts on GWR<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          People travelling in groups of 10 or more<\/a> on the GWR network can benefit from savings of up to 26%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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            <\/a>Driving offers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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            Co Wheels Car Club<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Car Clubs are an excellent initiative where members can hire a car by the hour. Staff can register to link a personal account with the Universities' business account, which allows the booking of any of the three vehicles across the University campus for business for short-term use. For more information visit our the Sustainable Driving page<\/a>. To register, visit the Co Wheels page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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            Lift Sharing with EASIT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            The University has an exciting staff lift-share scheme provided via EASIT.\u00a0The Lift Share tool<\/a> connects you with other users who would like to share their commute by car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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            Free Park and Ride service from Mereoak & Thames Valley Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            We have partnered with Reading Buses<\/a> and Royal Berkshire NHS Trust to deliver this exciting new sustainable travel option for our staff. From Autumn 2022, staff can use the Hospital P&R 300<\/a> service from Mereoak (Junction 11 of the M4, RG7 1WJ) and now TVP (Thames Valley Park Dr, Reading RG6 1PT).<\/p>\n

            How to take advantage of this fantastic service:<\/p>\n

            Mereoak:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n