The University of Delaware has announced the inaugural UDrive vehicle check-up.

With the busy holiday season rapidly approaching many people do not have the time to have their vehicles inspected frequently. UD Transportation Services has partnered with Parking Services to present UDrive vehicle check-up, a complimentary car inspection event open to all UD faculty, staff and students.

Vehicle Maintenance staff will perform a quick safety inspection of vehicles to help drivers get to their holiday destinations safely.

This event will take place from noon-4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the vehicle maintenance garage at 403 Wyoming Road. There, mechanics will top off fluids, check belts and wiper blades, pressurize tires, and do a quick visual inspection of vehicles.

Those who participate are asked to be prepared to present their UD ONEcard.

For those not driving during the break, find below information for alternative travel options:

• SEPTA from Newark to Wilmington and Philadelphia. Service between the Newark Train Station and Center City Philadelphia along the SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line is available Monday through Friday. This line stops at the Wilmington Train Station to transfer to other destinations

• SEPTA from Wilmington to Philadelphia. Service between the Wilmington Train Station and Center City Philadelphia is available via SEPTA’s Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line.

• DART, getting to the Newark Train Station and the Wilmington Train Station. Bus Routes 16, 33, 39 and 55 serve the Newark Train Station Monday through Friday on an extended daytime schedule (33 has weekend service, 55 has Saturday service). These routes also service the Wilmington Train Station as well as Bus Route 6, which does not service the Newark Train Station. (Select New Castle County at this link.) For complete information on DART bus routes, visit the DART website.

• Wilmington Train Station/Greyhound Bus Station.

• Unicity bus schedule. The Unicity buses are free to the public. The system is a service of the city of Newark and UD, with funding assistance from the state. Buses operate weekdays on daytime routes, except some holidays.

• AMTRAK from Newark along the Northeast Corridor. Limited AMTRAK service on the Northeast Regional line is available from Newark Train Station. AMTRAK tickets can be purchased online.

• Megabus from Newark to Wilmington, Philadelphia, New York City and other destinations. Safe, convenient and affordable daily express bus service. Departing UD Parking Lot No. 6 on Christiana Drive on the Laird Campus.

• CollegeCoachBus, from Newark to New Jersey and New York.

• MyBusHome, from Newark to Westchester County and New England.

• Delaware Express. Safe, reliable, door-to-door service 24/7. Van, sedan, limo or bus. Serving all major airports.

• Uber. A mobile app connects riders with drivers using their phone’s GPS capabilities.