Safe Ride late-night student transportation
Students can get a free UofR Safe Ride for late-night transportation between campus locations and residential areas when shuttles are not running.
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About Safe Ride
UofR Safe Ride offers students a free, late-night transportation option when University shuttles are not running. This on-demand service provides rides between University campuses and nearby residential areas during overnight hours, based on availability.
Safe Ride operates using University vehicles and is available only to students with a valid University ID.
Service hours
- Safe Ride vans operate nightly from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Service is unavailable during University breaks and holidays
- During summer months, limited service may be available
Service locations
Safe Ride provides transportation between any two of the following locations:
River Campus:
Rush Rhees Library, Carlson Library, Todd Union
Medical Center:
School of Medicine, Golisano Children’s Hospital Upper Loop
Residential areas:
Hill Court, Jackson Court, Southside, University Park, Riverview, Brooks Crossing, Whipple Park, Goler House, Innovation Square
Eastman School of Music:
Eastman Living Center
In an emergency, call or text Public Safety any time at (585) 275-3333
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This service is provided by the Students’ Association Government in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Transportation and Logistics.
Request a ride
First-Time Riders
- Download the TripShot app from your device’s app store.
- During setup, enter the service name “UofR Safe Ride.”
- Select Log in with UR Active Directory.
- Enter your University Active Directory username and password.
Requesting a Ride Using TripShot
- Open the TripShot app and select On-Demand.
- Choose Where would you like to go to view available destinations.
- Select your destination.
- Review your pickup location and estimated pickup/drop-off times.
- Use Pick-up note to add building details or special instructions for the driver.
- Submit your ride request to confirm.
- View active rides under My Trips
- Receive in-app notifications and status updates until pickup.
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