URide
SafeRide is now URide! URide provides secure transportation on campus during evening hours.
Request a Ride
URide is a great resource for those that need an extra lift during evening hours! University community members may request a free ride to most locations at the U. URide functions similarly to other rideshare programs like Uber or Lyft, but only operates within university boundaries on weeknights from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
This free service is available to the university community. Students, faculty, and staff can request a URide to and from any location on campus, except Research Park. Those in Research Park can request a ride by calling (801) 231-9058.
The URide program is intended to provide curb-to-curb service to members of the university community who need an extra lift. This is not a replacement for public transportation or other rideshare programs.
Download the TransLoc app in the App Store or Google Play to request a ride.
6:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Monday - Friday
Except during academic breaks
(801) 581-6415
Option 1
Download the TransLoc App
Since the launch of URide (originally launched as SafeRide) in 2019, passengers have requested rides through the TapRide app. As of 2023, passengers must request a URide through the TransLoc app. Since URide is only available to current students, faculty, and staff members, you must log in through a university account. First, open the app and tap on the ‘Settings’ button located in the bottom-right corner. Tap the ‘Log In’ button, and then tap on the ‘Log in with University Account’ button. Next, select ‘University of Utah’, log in with your uNID and university password and follow the prompted steps. Once you have completed this process, you’ll be able to request a URide. To request a ride, tap on the ‘View OnDemand Service’ button. You’ll be able to select ‘URide’ on weeknights from 6 PM to 12:30 AM. (Users are only be able to view the ‘URide’ option during operating hours). You may then enter your pick-up and drop-off location.
Lot 111 Parking Shuttle
Commuter Services extended URide services to shuttle housing students from parking Lot 111 to Heritage Center, Kahlert Village/Marriott Honors, and Lassonde/Impact Prosperity Epicenter. URide is available from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on weekday nights. URide Shuttle only picks up and drops off from Lot 111 by request. Please download the Transloc app to request a ride.
FAQs
TransLoc is a free mobile application used to request a SafeRide. Download from the App Store or Google Play and select 'University of Utah' to request a ride on campus.
University students, faculty and staff may request a URide.
No, this service is free to university students, faculty and staff.
URide operates Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
No, URide does not operate during academic breaks.
Yes, you may be picked up or dropped off on any location on campus, excluding Research Park. If you are in the Research Park area, you may request a ride through the Hospital On-Demand shuttle by calling (801) 231-9058.
Yes, please specify if you need a vehicle with ADA accommodations when requesting your ride on the Tre app.
No, URide is an on-demand service.
All vehicles are branded with the university URide logo. Please turn on notifications and track the vehicle on the app. When the driver is approaching your location, the driver will send you a notification through the TapRide app.
URide is not an emergency service. Please call 911 if you are in immediate danger. If you are not in immediate danger but need a law enforcement officer call 801-585-COPS.
No, URide only operates within the university boundaries, excluding Research Park.