The University subsidises the U Bus for students. It is now “the only privately operated and funded fully electric bus service in the UK” switching from diesel to electric in 2023. It offers ‘split service’ toward Girton at one end and Homerton at the other, thanks to a student campaign for an extended route in 2022.

Politicians and party members are questioning whether a £400m investment in Cambridge will benefit both businesses and residents. The funding, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, is part of a £500m package to "kickstart" the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor and aims to support housing, infrastructure and business expansion.