NU Transit

NU Transit

NU Transit

119 ratings
3 reviews
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 15, 2021
  • July 16, 2026

Features

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About

This app provides free, on-demand rides for Northwestern University students around campus and Evanston. It also offers transit planning for campus shuttles, showing stop times and allowing trip planning.

On-demand student rides
Campus and Evanston area coverage
Real-time ride tracking
Shuttle stop time estimates
Campus Loop trip planning
Intercampus Shuttle planning
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What's New in NU Transit

4.27.16

July 16, 2026

Performance improvements and bug fixes

User reviews

Horrible Update

The new update is absolutely horrible. They make you share a ride with several people, and instead of basing the trip based on efficiency they do it based on who got on the car first. So, if I book a ride that is a 5 minute distance away, it will take me 15 minutes away because the person before booked that ride. What is supposed to be a 5 minute car ride has become as long as 30 minutes. I prefer the old SafeRide, because at least I can wait the 30 minutes in the comfort of my house, rather than in a car with several other people. Bring back the old safe ride please, or at least have more vans.
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Outdated system and poor Map

There is a mandatory 4min wait for each passenger and the map is no where close to being precise. Needs significant improvement.

Doesn’t work as well on older phones

I have an iPhone SE (2020), and there is no option to cancel a ride because the UI does not allow me to scroll down to the cancel option. A lot of bugs and terrible code that doesn’t work for smaller devices like mine.

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FAQ

Does NU Transit have ads?

Yes, NU Transit contains advertisements. This is common for free services that rely on advertising revenue to operate.

How much does NU Transit cost?

NU Transit is free to download and use for eligible Northwestern University students. Rides provided through the service are also free.

What devices support NU Transit?

NU Transit is available for iPhone and iPod devices. Users can download it from the app store for their compatible Apple devices.

How often is NU Transit updated?

The latest version of NU Transit is 4.26.10, last updated on March 23, 2026. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements to improve user experience.

What is the age rating for NU Transit?

NU Transit has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no content restrictions.

How accurate are NU Transit's ride estimates?

NU Transit provides accurate estimates for pickup ETAs before booking. Users can also track their ride in real time within the app.

What if I have a question about NU Transit?

For questions, you can visit https://www.northwestern.edu/saferide/ or contact support-nu@ridewithvia.com. The app aims to provide a seamless experience for student transportation.

What is the user sentiment for NU Transit?

NU Transit has a high user rating of 4.7 stars from 119 ratings, indicating positive user experiences and satisfaction with the service.