Alternative Transportation

Zipcar Car Sharing

Zipcar Car Sharing

With rates starting at just $11/hour or $67/day, Zipcar is the world’s largest car sharing and car club service. Zipcars are available by the hour or by the day, and fuel, secondary insurance and 180 free miles are included with every reservation. Whether you need wheels for a weekend trip…... Learn More

UF Safe Rides By Lyft

UF Safe Rides By Lyft

UF Safe Rides By Lyft offers currently-enrolled UF students discounted Lyft Standard rides Wednesday through Sunday between the hours of 9 PM - 3 AM (excepting break weeks). A ride must begin and end within the service area below to qualify for the discount. Program Details 50% discount on qualifying…... Learn More

SNAP

SNAP

The Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol (SNAP) is a free, nightly, campus safety and transportation service for currently-enrolled UF students and is sponsored by UF Student Government, Student Traffic Court and UF Transportation and Parking Services. SNAP operates four to seven 15-passenger vans (depending on demand) seven nights a week from…... Learn More

RTS Bus Service

RTS Bus Service

The Regional Transit System bus service is owned and operated by the City of Gainesville, and UF contracts with RTS to provide fare-free transportation for students, faculty and staff with a valid Gator 1 ID. Get where you need to go quickly, avoid parking hassles, and save money – all…... Learn More

RideAmigos Commute Planning

RideAmigos Commute Planning

Please be aware that the UF RideAmigos partnership has ended as of December 31, 2023, and the UF RideAmigos site was removed on Friday, January 26, 2024. If you have any questions or need additional information, please click here to email TAPS.... Learn More

Micromobility (E-Scooters) Program

Micromobility (E-Scooters) Program

Students, faculty and staff at the University of Florida may participate in the City of Gainesville's Micromobility Program through a collaborative effort between the City and UF Transportation and Parking Services. The micromobility program allows three vendors – Bird, Spin and Veo – to deploy a fleet of electric scooters…... Learn More

Gator Lift

Gator Lift

Gator Lift is a free shuttle service reserved only for UF students, faculty, and staff with temporary or permanent mobility-related disabilities. Gator Lift service is provided to locations within the main UF campus and to a limited number of off-campus, UF-owned properties. Gator Lift service is normally provided Monday - Friday…... Learn More

Carpool

Carpool

The Carpool Program encourages eligible University of Florida and UF Health faculty and staff members to share the ride to and from campus. Each two-person Carpool group is assigned to a reserved Carpool permit-restricted area for parking. It should be noted that unless otherwise indicated, Carpool spaces are reserved until…... Learn More

Campus Connector

Campus Connector

The Campus Connector is a fixed-route walk-on shuttle service connecting faculty, staff, students and visitors at multiple destinations across campus. The shuttle is free to passengers and does not require a Gator 1 ID to ride. The Connector operates Monday through Friday from 6:30am-5:30pm with shuttles arriving at each stop…... Learn More

Campus Cab by Lyft

Campus Cab by Lyft

Campus Cab by Lyft provides free transportation for University of Florida faculty and staff engaged in official business between the hours of 7:45 AM - 5:15 PM, Monday - Friday. Service is provided to the Main Campus, East Campus, and to several UF-owned off-campus locations. To be eligible for coverage,…... Learn More

Bicycling and Gator Gears

Bicycling and Gator Gears

As part of the University’s commitment to sustainability, we recommend that all members of campus consider bicycling and walking as methods of transportation for commuting, meetings and other University-related functions. Both offer excellent health benefits, as well as reducing fuel consumption and campus vehicle traffic. UF Transportation and Parking Services…... Learn More