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- ↑ "University of Wyoming Agency Profile" (PDF). Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ↑ Garrett Adams (September 21, 2011). "University Of Wyoming Renames Transit and Parking Service's To "Roundup"". KOWB. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ↑ "UW Plans New Bus Routes to Replace Gem City Grand". UW News. March 25, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- 1 2 "U. of Wyoming enhances service with new buses, app feature". Metro Magazine. October 10, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Roundup" . Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ↑ "The National Transit Database (NTD)" . Retrieved September 15, 2023.
