Northwestern Safe Ride for iPhone

Program snapshot

Northwestern Safe Ride is a no-cost rideshare service provided exclusively for Northwestern University students. Operated in partnership with Via Transportation Inc., the program offers safe transportation in the Evanston area during evening and nighttime hours.

How to get started

• Install the Safe Ride app on your smartphone.
• Sign in with your Northwestern NetID credentials to access the student service.
• If you already use Via, the Safe Ride experience will feel familiar and use the same underlying platform.

How the service functions

• Request a trip by specifying your pickup and drop-off locations through the app.
• Choose the vehicle option that best fits your needs before confirming a ride.
• Receive an estimated pickup time before you book and watch your vehicle’s progress in real time.

Cost and eligibility

• Eligible Northwestern students pay nothing for trips; rides under the program are free.
• For details about who qualifies and other program rules, consult the official Northwestern Safe Ride webpage.

Support and feedback

• If you need assistance, contact Safe Ride support via the Northwestern Safe Ride site.
• After a positive experience, consider leaving a high rating in the app to help improve the service.

Other transit options

• For students seeking alternatives, consider university shuttles or local public transit in Evanston.