The preferred, and in the case with some vendors, the only way to procure these services is through the use of a credit card and processing them through the TravelWayne system.  If you use the services frequently, we highly recommend that you utilize the WSU TravelCard (a University ProCard cannot be used) for ease of importing the charges onto an Expense Report in the TravelWayne system.  The need for recurring transactions can be managed by creating a "blanket" Travel Request in TravelWayne for a specific time period and creating expense reports as charges are incurred. 

We discourage allowing a vendor to store your TravelCard number for data security reasons, and recommend providing them with your University TravelCard number as a point of sale transaction. 

If you do not currently have a university TravelCard, you will need to complete the Travel Card Account Request.  You can find more information about TravelWayne and the TravelCard at our website.            

Individual / Sedan Guest Transportation

While Wayne State University does not have a strategic vendor relationship for this service, use of MetroCars, local taxi, Uber/Lyft, etc. are acceptable.  These purchases should be in conformance with the University Travel Policy APPM 7.1.   

Enterprise Rental Cars (local employee/student travel)

Enterprise has a strategic relationship with the University.  It is important to provide our Business Travel Account Number at the time of reservation to receive WSU rates and associated benefits.  For security reasons, this number is only posted on the Enterprise Car Rental Tile in WayneBuy.  National Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are designated as the primary car rental supplier for Wayne State University travelers.  Our program with Enterprise and National provides travelers with special recognition service and speed, whether renting at an airport or in the local market where you live and work..

Before your first rental with National or Enterprise, please take the time to enroll in the Emerald Club program.  For security reasons, this enrollment link is also only posted on the Enterprise Car Rental Tile in WayneBuy.  Enrolling will ensure you receive the appropriate rates, services and benefits every time you rent. This will take approximately 10 minutes and your membership will be active immediately upon completion.

The preferred method to reserve a rental vehicle is as follows:

• WSU TravelCard when booking for individual use, such as a University paid out-of-town trip
• WSU TravelCard or University ProCard when booking for local transportation and/or for group travel

Group Transportation

The University has a strategic relationship with National Trails to provide larger group transportation.  Please visit WayneBuy and select from one of the appropriate forms:

• Bus Transportation Single Trip
• Bus Transportation Blanket PO

Alternatively, you can also use your TravelCard to reserve/pay for this type of transportation.