Frequently Asked Questions
CU NightRide App
- Download the CU NightRide app from the or
- Select “Log In with CU”
- Enter your IdentiKey and password and tap “Login”
- Enter your phone number and tap “Confirm”
- Request your ride!
In these situations, we encourage you to call our office at 303-492-7233 to speak with our dispatcher. They can either assist you with a request that was made through the app or put in a new request for you.
Please note that we do not have a dispatcher over the summer break and may not have a dispatcher at times during the academic year due to staffing levels. We encourage feedback as it assists us with the app developers. If you experience errors with the app, please take a screenshot of the issue and email it to cunightride@colorado.edu with a brief explanation.
Requesting a Ride
Yes, a CU NightRide dispatcher is available to speak with you during operating hours. Call 303-492-SAFE (7233) to contact the next available dispatcher.
Please note that we do not have a dispatcher over the summer break and may not have a dispatcher at times during the academic year due to staffing levels.
Yes! Dispatchers are available during operating hours to assist you with requesting a ride over the phone. Just call 303-492-SAFE (7233) to contact the next available dispatcher. Our dispatcher will also notify you when your driver is nearby.
Please note that we do not have a dispatcher over the summer break and may not have a dispatcher at times during the academic year due to staffing levels.
Yes, you can call our dispatcher at 303-492-SAFE (7233) to change your pick-up/drop-off location.
Please note that we do not have a dispatcher over the summer break and may not have a dispatcher at times during the academic year due to staffing levels.
Yes! CU NightRide has an ADA vehicle that can assist those who use wheelchairs. If you are in need of an ADA vehicle, select the applicable accessibility requirements when requesting a ride in the CU NightRide app, or contact our dispatcher at 303-492-7233.
Please note that we do not have a dispatcher over the summer break and may not have a dispatcher at times during the academic year due to staffing levels.
Wait Times and Service Closures
There could be a variety of reasons why wait times are longer than what you might expect. Some examples include
- The number of vehicles we have active for the evening. We strive to have our full fleet of vehicles active each night; however, there are times when a vehicle may not be operable due to a scheduled repair or another reason that is outside of the program’s control.
- Staffing and schedule changes.
- There could be an issue in operations that takes a vehicle offline for a certain amount of time or for the rest of the evening.
- We like to ensure that our staff take their scheduled breaks during a shift in order for them to use the bathroom, get something to eat/drink, etc. These breaks will take a vehicle out of service until the staff member returns.
- Thursday–Saturday are generally our busiest days of the week. Some weekends, such as Halloween, are even busier than normal.
- Weather can also impact wait times as driving conditions may cause our drivers to operate much more cautiously. In snow and ice, we drive slowly and carefully in order to keep riders safe! In addition, as temperatures drop, we will usually see a rise in requests.