Campus Safe Ride
Safe Ride, operated by DPS Student Patrol Officers, is a free transportation service that operates within specific geographic boundaries.
Hours of Operation
Safe Ride operates while UM-Flint is open and in session throughout the year.
During the Fall and Winter semesters, Safe Ride will operate Monday-Friday 6am-8pm, Saturday Noon-5pm, and Sunday 10am-5pm
During the Summer semester, Safe Ride will operate Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Not available on weekends.
- Safe Ride services are provided as requested and as resources become available. Delays may occur.
- Service Closures: Safe Ride does not operate during university closures or during periods of unusual demand for public safety services.
Safe Ride – Safety Rules of Use
- Escort vehicles will wait a maximum of 3 minutes.
- Escorts may be made for up to 6 people total.
- Food is not permitted in the vehicle.
- Alcohol (opened or unopened) is not permitted in the vehicle.
- Escorts will only drive to the pre-planned destination.
- Carry-on items must fit in the rider’s lap.
- Adjustments to vehicle implements/services are prohibited.
- Steering Wheel, blinkers, thermostat controls, window controls, radio controls
Safe Ride is a service provided by DPS. Abuse and/or misuse of this service may result in immediate suspension of Safe Ride privileges by the Chief of Public Safety. Incidents will be forwarded to Student Conduct & Community Standards for investigation under the Code of Student Conduct. Final decisions regarding the use of the service will be made through the Code of Student Conduct.
Safe Ride Service Boundaries
- 5th Ave to the North
- E. Court Street to the South
- Saginaw Street to the West
- Crapo Street to the East
- South to Fifth Avenue
- DPS facilitates non-medical Safe Ride service to Hurley Hospital from campus.
Specific pick-up and drop-off locations serviced are identified in the service map.
Service Boundaries Map
Safe Ride is a service provided by the DPS. Abuse and/or misuse of this service may result in immediate suspension of Safe Ride privileges by the Chief of Public Safety. Incidents will be forwarded to Student Conduct & Community Standards for investigation under the Code of Student Conduct. Final decisions regarding the use of the service will be made through the Code of Student Conduct.
Shopping Services
DPS, in partnership with Student Government, provides Shopper Services during the in-session Fall and Winter Semesters.
The shuttle is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The schedule may be adjusted to accommodate the needs of the service.
TransLoc App
You can now request rides across campus on demand using the TransLoc app. You can download the app in the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
If you have any questions about our Safe Ride services, please contact us at (810) 762-3330.