NYU Safe Ride

NYU Safe Ride

Safe student transportation

106 ratings
14 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 16, 2023
  • September 18, 2026

Features

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This app provides a free, on-demand ride-sharing service for students. It matches you with others heading in the same direction for efficient and safe transportation. Enjoy convenient pickups and help reduce carbon emissions with every ride.

✓On-demand ride booking
✓Shared rides with others
✓Door-to-door pickup
✓Sustainable transportation
✓Free rides
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What's New in NYU Safe Ride

4.30.0

September 18, 2026

Performance improvements and bug fixes

User reviews

Terrible.

Driver was a five minute walk away from the nyu building and then proceeded to cancel our ride right as we got to the car. We had to wait thirty minutes just for him to cancel.

Changes locations Rude Drivers

More like unsafe rides. This app keep on changing drop location to some random places. Even when I told driver that I entered subway location, he became rude and yelling asking to drop off at random location which I did not even enter and app changed. Zero responsibility they have.

HORRIBLE

the app on pickup is super confusing it’s says it from nyu building to nyu building but I had to find a specific area to pick up and which was not at the entrance of an nyu building which I put. I had to run around the street to find the location pickup which caused me to miss the ride since I “took” too long. Also it’s only available from 11pm to 7am
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Terrible Platform, Terrible Drivers

The purpose of this app is for women to be able to go home safely without having to worry about walking home alone ay night or getting accosted on the subway. God forbid we have to choose between spending time with friends and our own safety! Unfortunately, the reality of SafeRide is that it is a glitchy, inaccurate app that does not have nearly enough drivers available (leaving wait times of potentially hours), has 0 transparency with riders about when they will actually arrive, and has some incredibly rude drivers who will not wait even 30 seconds before speeding away. It is 40 degrees outside. My ride was stated to have arrived for three minutes. I walk all across my location and do not see the car. When the car is finally in sight, I run up to it only for the car to DRIVE AWAY and cancel my ride. This is unforgivable. I am walking home for forty minutes in the freezing cold because drivers do not have the decency to see a girl RUNNING to the car and wait just a few more seconds. This is a joke of an app that I am happily uninstalling now.
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Bad

Was teaching the driver where to go for 30 minutes

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FAQ

What does the NYU Safe Ride app do?

The NYU Safe Ride app offers a free, on-demand ride-sharing service for students. It connects you with other passengers heading in the same direction, providing a safe and efficient way to travel to and from home. The service aims to be a secure alternative to walking alone, especially during late hours.

How does the shared ride feature work?

The app's algorithm matches you with other users traveling in the same general direction. This shared approach allows for efficient routing without detours or delays, offering the convenience of a private ride with the efficiency of a shared one. It also helps reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

Is the NYU Safe Ride app free to use?

Yes, rides booked through the NYU Safe Ride app are completely free. The app is designed to provide a cost-effective transportation solution for students, eliminating any fare charges.

What are the benefits of using this app?

Using the app provides a safe alternative for late-night travel, reducing the need to walk alone. It also offers an efficient and convenient way to get around by sharing rides, which in turn helps reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions, making your commute more sustainable.

Can I book rides to any location?

You can use the app to book rides to and from points specified on the map. The service focuses on connecting students with others heading in similar directions, ensuring efficient and direct routes without unnecessary detours.