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Travelling by Automobile

Personal Automobile

  • Personal automobile use is only recommended for short journeys and when possible, carpooling is recommended to minimize the cost of travel.
  • Personal automobile used for business travel will be reimbursed only by way of an all inclusive mileage rate. Refer to Expense Reimbursement Guidelines (PDF) for the current rate.
  • Employees should refer to the Use of Personal Vehicles for York University Business SOP (PDF) when using their own vehicles for York University business.

Rental Vehicles

  • When renting a vehicle the standard is a mid size car.
  • The University has negotiated preferred rates through the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO). For current rates for car rentals visit the CAUBO website.
  • Employees should refer to the Renting Vehicles on York University Business SOP (PDF) when renting vehicles for University business