NYU Safe Ride

NYU Safe Ride

Safe student transportation

102 ratings
11 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 16, 2023
  • May 4, 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

4.27.1

May 4, 2026

Performance improvements and bug fixes

User reviews

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

feels like an embezzlement scheme

the app literally does not work and always says no drivers available this year. its a genuine problem because in 2023, this app had SO many rude drivers that would curse students out. 2024, and drivers would literally start rides when students were NOT in the vehicle, and 2025 there just arent drivers at all ?? why does linda boast having this service for the university if its completely inoperable
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doesn’t work

app never works

i hate safe ride

stop cancelling my things fix it

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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.