WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University officials are considering whether to hire private contractors to handle the school’s vehicle maintenance, rental and charter bus services.
The possible change comes as Purdue looks to close a possible $67 million budget deficit and prepares for its transportation services building to be removed for a road-widening project.
Purdue buildings and grounds director Martha May says all services now provided by the school’s transportation department are being reviewed.
The department’s 17 full-time employees arrange ground transportation for faculty, staff and students traveling throughout the United States and Canada for school activities.
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