Request a ride with app!
The easiest way to request a ride is to download the UWYO SafeRide app from either Google Play or Apple Apps Store.
- From the app, you can request your ride and track your driver’s arrival time!
Don’t have the app? Call (307) 766-RIDE (7433) to request your ride.
- Individuals that are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired may contact SafeRide at (307) 766-7433 through a relay service or by dialing 711.
- Be sure to notify the dispatcher if a rider requires a lift and/or wheelchair tiedowns.
If you are in the Laramie downtown area, come to our office located at 3rd and Garfield (403 S. 3rd Street) to request your ride.
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Saferide frequently asked questions
SafeRide is a fare-free service. We do not charge for rides and our drivers do not accept tips.
SafeRide is open to the public, so anyone can ride!
Yes! When you request a ride with the UWYO SafeRide app, be sure to enter the proper number of passengers before requesting a ride.
If you are calling for a ride, just let us know how many passengers you have!
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If children require a carseat the adult rider is required to provide and secure the carseat.
Yes, SafeRide is wheelchair accessible. Please, notify our ride dispatcher if a lift and/or wheelchair tie downs are required.
SafeRide will pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Laramie city limits.
Use the UWYO SafeRide app to find out if where you are going is in our range of service.
For rides from downtown, please see the next question!
If you are in the downtown area, we ask that you come to our office located at 3rd and Garfield (403 S. 3rd Street) for a ride.
Service animals are the only pets allowed to ride in a SafeRide.
We ask that you limit carry on items to two reasonable items. Please see our rider code of conduct below for prohibited items.
Rider Code of Conduct:
Please obey the following rules to ensure the safety of all riders and drivers. The Rider Code of Conduct includes, but is not limited to:
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No Smoking. Vehicles are required to be smoke free. See UW Regulation 2-180 for more details.
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Prohibited Items: Open containers of alcohol, illegal drugs, and dangerous weapons (except concealed handguns in compliance with state law) are not allowed within the vehicle parameters because University policy and/or Federal or State law prohibits these items on University property (See UW Regulation 6-4; SAP Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy, Wyo. Stat. Ann. 31-5-235, 35-7-1031) Similarly, flammable, or explosive materials are not allowed on the UW Buses.
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Carry-On’s: Passengers should try to keep a carry-on limit of two (2) reasonable items. Carry-on items should cause minimal disturbance to other passengers and should not take up a large amount of space or block the aisle or seating of other passengers
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Personal Hygiene: Riders shall maintain appropriate and reasonable personal hygiene/body odor.
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Clothing: Appropriate clothing, i.e. shirts, shoes, etc., must be worn at all times.
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Disruptive Behavior: Riders must maintain appropriate social behavior while interacting with drivers, dispatchers, and other riders. Riders may not physically abuse or threaten others. Obscene language or actions will not be tolerated. All body parts must be kept inside the vehicles at all times. No playing of radios, CD players, or other noisy equipment (without headphones) on the vehicles.
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Children: Parents must control children and ensure that they are seated and properly restrained.
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Service Animals: No petting guide dogs or service animals without the permission from the owner.
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Littering: No littering or throwing objects from the vehicles.
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Equipment: No operating or tampering with any vehicle or driver equipment.
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Seat Belts: UW Demand Response vehicles are equipped with seat belts and all passengers are required to wear seat belts for the duration of their ride.
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Car Seats: For children that require a car seat, the passenger is required to supply the car seat and secure the car seat into the vehicle.
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Departing the Vehicle: Riders must depart vehicles upon demand of a driver or any other UW Transportation Services representative. When departing, be sure to take all of your belongings. UW is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
UW Transportation Services appreciates the cooperation of all riders, so that we may
provide a safe, clean, and enjoyable trip for all.
Failure to comply with the Rider Code of Conduct may result in denial of rides, referral to the Dean of Student’s office, and/or a report to the University of Wyoming Police Department, depending on the circumstances.