Bobcat Safe Rides

Bobcat Safe Rides is an on and off-campus ride service used to provide students with a means of transportation seven days a week. Bobcat Safe Rides creates a positive experience so that passengers feel comfortable using our service

Students Protecting Students

This program is co-directed by UPD and TSUSG and employs Texas State University students to supervise and administer the program. This program demonstrates UPD’s commitment to the six pillars of 21st Century Policing, specifically Community Policing and Crime Prevention. This partnership provides added facility security on campus while creating crime prevention and detection opportunities. “Students Protecting Students.”

Student staff are the face of Student Safe Rides. Friendly, courteous, and prompt service is expected and essential. 

BSR Employees

  • Students must present their Bobcat Card at the time of pick-up.
  • All passengers must be buckled for the entirety of the ride. 
  • The last request for rides will be 15 minutes prior to the end of service.
  • Rides will not be provided for special events.
  • All passengers must be present at the time of vehicle arrival.
Map of drop-off limits

Students will be picked up only on TXST property within San Marcos. 

Rides can be requested to be dropped off either on or off campus within limit.

Students will not be picked up off campus unless approved. 

Rides will not be provided for special events, such as:

  • Football games (while the shuttle service is operating)

Students will not be taken to the Square or bars.

 

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 8pm - 2am

Tuesday: 8pm - 2am

Wednesday: 8pm - 2am

Thursday: 8pm - 3am

Friday: 8pm - 3am

Saturday: 8pm - 3am

Sunday: 8pm - 12am

The last request for rides will be 15 minutes prior to the end of service.


 

Requesting a Ride

Need a ride? 

Rides can be requested via the Bobcat Safe Rides App!

 

Questions?

 Call: 512-245-1689 !

Download Bobcat Safe Rides App
Image Gallery