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SafeRide


Established in 2004, the Student Alcohol Policy implemented the OU SafeRide program to discourage drinking and driving. The program provides safe, no-cost  transportation for OU students within the designated Norman zone from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of the program calendar. 

As of August 2023, SafeRide has partnered with the City of Norman's micro-transit service, Norman On-Demand. OU students can access the benefits of both the Norman On-Demand service and the OU SafeRide program by downloading the Norman On-Demand app and creating their account using their ou.edu email address. For more information about about the two programs, please see the below FAQ section.

SafeRide is a Student Government Association (SGA) supported program.


Image of Norman On-Demand app in the app store

Scan the QR code or click the link below to download the

Norman On-Demand App.

Remember to sign up with your OU email address!

FAQs

What is the difference between
Norman On-Demand and SafeRide?

Norman On-Demand

Norman On-Demand is a service of the City of Norman. It provides affordable, seven-day, on-demand, public rideshare service. 

SafeRide

OU SafeRide is a program of the University of Oklahoma. It was created to discourage drinking and driving by providing safe, no-cost  transportation for OU students within the designated Norman zone.


Hours of Operation

Norman On-Demand

  • Monday - Wednesday:  7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
  • Thursday - Saturday:     7:00 PM to 3:00 AM
  • Sunday:                           10:00 AM to 6:00 PM 

SafeRide

  • Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM 
    (Students must register with their ou.edu email address to recieve FREE rides during SafeRide hours.)

Operation Calendar

Norman On-Demand

  • August 21, 2023 through May 31, 2024

SafeRide

  • August 21, 2023 through May 31, 2024

Is there a cost?

Norman On-Demand

  • $2 per ride
  • Rides with multiple passengers incur an additional $1 per passenger per ride.

SafeRide

  • During SafeRide operation hours (listed above), rides are free for OU students.

Where does SafeRide/Norman
On-Demand operate?

SafeRide/Norman On-Demand limits map

What does "rideshare" mean?

In order to offer the most efficient service, other passengers headed in the same direction may be picked up and dropped off during your trip. This ensures the lowest wait times.


What if I don't have a smartphone?

Yes, simply call 405-643-8638 and we’ll assist you over the phone. 


How do I access SafeRide/Norman On-Demand?

Download the Norman On-Demand app with the QR code or link below.


Contact Us

K. George Ahmadi
Student Government and Organization Services
Phone: (405) 325-5471
Email: kga@ou.edu

SafeRide
Phone: (405) 325-7433
Email: saferide@ou.edu