SJSU Safe Ride Program

What is Safe Ride?

SJSU Safe Ride program is a free transportation service for students, faculty and staff within a specified perimeter around campus in downtown San José. The goal of the program is to provide a safe alternative to walking alone at night beyond the borders of the campus Safety Escort Program.

Requesting Service

To request an escort, use any Bluelight phone, elevator telephone, or request through the Spartan Safe app. Arrangements can also be made by calling UPD at 408-924-2000 or 4-2000 from a campus phone.

Service Hours 

  • Monday to Friday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • Wait times will vary based on the number of requests for rides

Area of Operation

  • Northern Border: East Julian Street
  • Western Border: First Street
  • Southern Border: Interstate 280
  • Eastern Border: Sixteenth Street

Passengers will not be transported beyond the designated boundaries.

Rides are one-way and must start or end on campus.

Rules

  • Face coverings/masks are recommended for at risk individuals. Check current campus masking status.
  • Passengers must present a valid SJSU Tower Identification Card when entering the vehicle. Non-SJSU-affiliated persons cannot use the service.
  • There are no advance reservations; rides must be requested when passengers are ready to depart.
  • Drivers cannot stop for pedestrian “flag downs”.
  • Rides are one-way, must start or end on campus and are limited to two rides per passenger, per night. 
  • Rides are dispatched on a first come, first served basis.
  • Passengers must wear their seat belt when the vehicle is in motion.
  • The vehicle will not be loaded beyond the rated capacity.
  • Drivers will not wait more than 3 minutes. Passengers must be on time.
  • Driver will not wait for passengers that have been dropped off to make purchases. The passenger must make a second call for a ride when they have completed their shopping.
  • Passengers will not be dropped off at liquor establishments, nighttime entertainment venues (adult entertainment venues, clubs, or bars).
  • Passengers must promptly exit/enter the vehicle to help reduce wait time.
  • No eating, drinking or smoking in the vehicle.
  • The following items are NOT permitted in the vehicle
    • Food or beverages.
    • Alcoholic beverages opened or sealed.
    • Bicycles or large equipment.
    • Hazardous materials.
  • Bagged groceries, packages and shopping bags are permitted in the vehicle.
  • Passengers will remove all trash when exiting the vehicle and should make sure they have all personal property with them upon exiting.
  • Drivers reserve the right to refuse service in situations that put the driver or other passengers at risk. Examples of this include drunk, disorderly or abusive passengers.