SafeRide

Volunteer SideKicks

Hours of Operation

SafeRide operates every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night during the academic year, and Friday and Saturday night during the summer. 

Fixed Route:

7:00 pm -10:00 pm

Designated shuttle stops only. Please see the schedule for a list of stops.

On-Call Service: 

10:00 pm - 2:00 am

Pick up and drop off at any location within Laramie with the exception of the downtown area.  Riders visiting the downtown area will be dropped off/picked-up at the SafeRide office located at 3rd and Garfield.

Call 766-7433(RIDE) for a ride. 

Individuals with a hearing impairment may call Wyoming Relay at 1-800-877-9965.  

Rider Code of Conduct

Rider Code of Conduct Please observe the following when using the SafeRide Shuttle Service:

• Use designated shuttle stops only from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• No pets

• No smoking

• No open containers of food or drink

• Do not obstruct driver's vision

SideKick Volunteers

SideKicks are the ride-along volunteers that help keep SafeRide operating. Without SideKicks, SafeRide is unable to operate the On-Call portion of the night. There's just too much going on for one driver to be able to safely operate the van alone.  Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) may volunteer to act as SideKicks.

SideKick responsibilities include:

• Tracking passenger numbers which are totaled each night and act as the official numbers for our passenger count

• Assist the driver in navigating the streets of Laramie

• Record pickup and drop off locations

• Help keep passengers safe and help enforce the policies of SafeRide (under the direction of the driver)

• Talk with the passengers and ensure everyone enjoys the SafeRide Program

Typical Night

SideKicks are picked up by a SafeRide driver shortly after 10:00 pm, for the next several hours they help transport 50-100 passengers safely around town. The Dispatcher stops taking calls at 2:00 am signaling the final stretch of the night. SafeRide continues to provide rides to passengers waiting at the various bars in the downtown area until everyone who wants a ride gets home safely. SideKicks are generally dropped back off at their homes at around 2:30-3:00 am.

Adopt-a-Night for the 2012 Fall Semester will start taking reservations 2 weeks before the semester begins. Through the SideKick RSO Incentive Program, University of Wyoming official RSOs have the opportunity to earn $100 per Thursday, Friday, and/or Saturday evening for providing an adequate number of SideKicks for SafeRide. In order to earn the full amount of the money, RSOs must follow through in providing 70% of all SideKicks to the program for the full evening, as outlined below.

If the above requirements are not completed, then the RSOs earned monies will be adjusted accordingly. Final decisions regarding this procedure will be made by the SafeRide Student Coordinator and the ASUW Business Office Associate.

Monetary Stipulations

• After service by the RSO is completed, ASUW will not release a check to the RSO. Rather, ASUW will pay the bills of that RSO up to the total earned amount.
• Monies must be used by April 30 each year or the RSO's earned money will expire.
• RSOs are limited to $800 per semester.

Sign Up to be a SideKick

SafeRide uses up to 24 volunteers per weekend and are generally ALWAYS looking for more help. To volunteer please contact 766-7433 or email saferide@uwyo.edu.