* During the fall and spring final exam period, SAFEride Cab Service hours will be extended until 6:00 a.m.

SAFEwalk

7 p.m. to 1 a.m. (October 1 - March 31)
8 p.m. to 1 a.m. (April 1 - September 30)

SAFEride Cab

10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.
10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. during final exam periods

SAFEride Bus

6:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. - Sunday - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. - Friday and Saturday

• Link to Boundary Map
   
• Calls taken between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. that are within the SAFEwalk boundaries will be offered a SAFEwalk Escort or will be referred to the SAFEride Bus Service.
   
• For all calls received after 1 a.m., callers will be offered a SAFEride Cab or will be referred to SAFEride Bus Service.

SAFE services are safety services. It is the responsibility of individuals to respectfully and appropriately use the services.

SAFEwalk Rules

• SAFEwalks can be requested by calling 262-5000 (voice mail is available).
• A SAFEwalk can be reserved ahead of time for pick-up at a specific time and place.
• Regular scheduled SAFEwalks from late-night classes are encouraged.
• A SAFEwalk can also be requested whenever you see a SAFEwalk team.

SAFEride Cab Rules

• Riders must present a valid UW ID to the cab driver before the cab ride can begin.
• Rides will not be provided to bars.
• All trips are limited to a two-mile radius of campus.
• All trips are strictly one-way rides - no intermittent stops or return trips.
• A four ride per month limit is strictly enforced.
• No more than two individuals are allowed per SAFEride Cab ride.  If you are in a group of three or more, you are encouraged to pool your money and pay for the cab.
• Individuals requesting a ride before 1:00 a.m. may be referred to SAFEwalk or SAFEride Bus.
• SAFEride dispatchers and SAFEride Cab drivers reserve the right to terminate a call or a cab ride if an individual is verbally abusive, has an invalid ID or has exceeded four rides for the month.
• SAFEride Cab drivers reserve the right to report inappropriate destinations and may terminate a ride if it is providing transportation to a bar or party.

Abuse, inappropriate use, or misconduct may result in suspension of privileges. Misconduct includes:

• Verbal and/or physical harassment.
• Giving an invalid university ID number or using someone else's ID number.
• Exceeding four (4) SAFEride cab rides in a month.

Conduct which causes a danger to others may result in further university disciplinary action, possible arrest and/or criminal or civil prosecution.

All concerns and complaints should be reported to the SAFE coordinator (262-9798).

Check the Lot Times and After Hour Parking Policy at
http://www.fpm.wisc.edu/trans/policy.asp 

Park in well-lighted locations and do not walk alone after dark.  Plan where you will park and walk in advance.

All students, faculty, staff and guests with disabilities may use the nighttime transportation services.  SAFEride Buses (Routes 80, 81 and 82) are lift equipped. 

Routine nighttime paratransit rides (to and from evening classes, trips to the library, etc.) should be arranged through Metro Transit for eligible riders. Application forms for this service are available at campus residence halls, the Campus Information and Visitor Center, the McBurney Disability Resource Center or by calling Metro Transit at (608) 266-4466 or 267-1143 (TTY).

If at any time you experience a problem or have a complaint with any of the SAFE Nighttime Services, contact the SAFE coordinator immediately:

Transportation Services
Attn: Safe Coordinator
610 Walnut Street, Room 124
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 262-9798

E-mail: uwSAFE@fpm.wisc.edu

For a complete listing of telephone numbers, please see the Transportation Services Staff Directory and Transportation Services Related Resource Directory.