CU NightRide is a student-operated organization that provides free evening transportation within Boulder city limits. The service connects students, faculty and staff to a safe ride. Learn more about this convenient transportation option.
Download the app
The CU NightRide app is available from the App Store or Google Play.
Use the app to request a ride during regular service hours.
Learn more about the CU NightRide app.
Get a ride on or off campus
CU NightRide operates on and off campus within Boulder city limits.
You may request a ride from your current location to other locations within the service area on or off campus.
CU NightRide hours
The service hours vary based on the time of year, but the times typically range from early evening until around midnight.
Check out the current hours of operation.
ADA-accessible van
CU NightRide offers inclusive transportation options. The vehicle fleet includes an ADA-accessible service van.
Our drivers receive training in how to secure passengers safely. Request this service through the app or call the dispatch office at 303-492-7233.
Available for students, faculty and staff
CU NightRide serves the Buff community. Students, faculty and staff may request rides.
The driver may ask to see your Buff OneCard. Riders without a Buff OneCard will be given a ride at the driver's discretion.
Talk to dispatch
While the most effective way to secure a ride is through the app, it isn’t the only way to communicate with CU NightRide.
Call our office during regular service hours at 303-492-7233 to talk to a live dispatcher.
Ride with respect
CU NightRide reserves the right to refuse a ride to individuals who act unsafely, exploit the service or behave in a harassing manner.
Follow safety instructions, and treat your driver, other passengers and the entire CU NightRide team with respect.
CU student drivers
As a student-operated organization, the CU NightRide drivers are current CU students.
If you are interested in becoming part of the team, check the UMC Student Jobs page for openings.
Drivers wait five minutes
Be on time to ensure you have a ride. Our drivers will only wait five minutes at the designated pickup location.
The time frame ensures we operate efficiently and arrive on time for other rides in the queue.
Free rides for Buffs
The CU NightRide service is free. Current students, faculty and staff can request a ride without any service fees.
Student fees are allocated annually by the University of Colorado Student Government (CUSG) to fund CU NightRide.
Electric vehicles promote sustainability
The CU NightRide fleet includes four alternative fuel vehicles. The program aims to add more electric vehicles in line with the university’s sustainability goals.
Learn more about CU Boulder’s sustainability initiatives.
The history of CU NightRide
The program began in 1985 as NightWalk, where student volunteers served as companions to walk other students home from campus.
Over the years, the program transitioned to add vehicles. The name changed to CU NightRide in 2005.
Learn more about CU NightRide.
Whether you study late at Norlin Library or hang out with friends on The Hill, you can request a safe ride to get to your destination. Arrive securely on and off campus using CU NightRide.