NYU Safe Ride

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Free rides between NYU buildings from 11pm to 7am, 7 nights a week during fall and spring. Request through the NYU Safe Ride app (powered by Via). Rides must start and end at NYU facilities.

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How Students Use This

Get a safe ride home when studying late at the library

Request on-demand transport between NYU buildings after midnight

Travel safely between Manhattan and Brooklyn campuses at night

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