Zeelo supports shuttle client UCA with open day for pupils from 26 schools nationwide

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) partnered with Zeelo to enhance student transport. Since September 2024, UCA has relied on Zeelo to operate its dedicated inter-campus shuttle, ensuring that both students and staff can travel efficiently between its various sites. In November, Zeelo’s private hire team further supported the university by coordinating transport for its Open Day event, seamlessly transporting prospective students from 26 schools across the UK to all four campuses.

750

Students transported to Open Day Event

4.93/5

Zeelo Rate My Ride Score

4

Campuses with dedicated inter-campus shuttle running
CHallenge

Seamless Campus Connectivity & Open Day Logistics

UCA required a reliable and efficient transportation solution to connect students between its various campuses; while minimising the time and burden spent managing the administrative logistics of such a task. In addition, the university required seamless logistics for an Open Day event, transporting over 750 prospective students from across the UK to each of its four locations. Coordinating transport on this scale, all the while ensuring a smooth rider experience for students and staff alike, was a complex challenge that required careful planning and execution.

Solution

Smart, Stress-Free Transport with 24/7 Support

For UCA's Open Day event, Zeelo's private hire team coordinated with 14 different operators across the country to ensure that every prospective student arrived on time and with a smooth experience of the journey. With data led optimisation, hand selected drivers and 24/7 customer support, Zeelo was able to reduce the administrative burden and workload for UCA staff while maintaining a high quality and stress free transportation service.

Fantastic communication before and during the event, as always! We really appreciated the careful selection of drivers for our schools—everything ran smoothly in Farnham, and it seemed the same at the other campuses. At Farnham, all the drivers were excellent; polite, professional, and attentive to the instructions provided for drop-offs. We look forward to working with you on the next event!

Savannah M
Student Recruitment Manager

Fantastic communication before and during the event, as always! We really appreciated the careful selection of drivers for our schools—everything ran smoothly in Farnham, and it seemed the same at the other campuses. At Farnham, all the drivers were excellent; polite, professional, and attentive to the instructions provided for drop-offs. We look forward to working with you on the next event!

Savannah M
Student Recruitment Manager

Fantastic communication before and during the event, as always! We really appreciated the careful selection of drivers for our schools—everything ran smoothly in Farnham, and it seemed the same at the other campuses. At Farnham, all the drivers were excellent; polite, professional, and attentive to the instructions provided for drop-offs. We look forward to working with you on the next event!

Savannah M
Student Recruitment Manager
Impact

Enhanced Student & Staff Experience

Without the burden of transportation logistics, UCA's student recruitment team were able to focus on delivering an exceptional Open Day experience for prospective students; with the event running seamlessly without issue. Feedback from both students and staff alike was overwhelmingly positive; UCA's staff appreciating Zeelo's clear communication, driver allocation and professionalism and attention to detail. The provision of a trusted and optimised shuttle service not only improves the efficiency of daily campus transportation but also played a key role in enhancing student recruitment efforts.

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