UF is dedicated to safe and accessible transportation options. Click the links below to learn about the transportation options available to students, faculty, and staff at UF.
Transportation Resources for Students
Transportation Resources for Faculty and Staff
Campus Connector is a free on-campus shuttle service for UF faculty, staff, and students. The service requires riders to validate when boarding using the “GoRTS Fares” app (create a free account with your UF email to allow validation) and is available Monday–Friday, excluding holidays. Times vary by routes and all shuttles are wheelchair-accessible.
GatorLift provides free transportation designed for students, faculty, and staff with mobility disabilities. Service runs Monday-Friday, 7 AM – 11 PM during the semester, and 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM during break weeks. Gator Lift does not operate on weekends or University holidays.
RTS city bus service offers unlimited fare-free access to all routes in the system for UF students, faculty, and staff. Gator 1 ID app or card is required for boarding. Times vary by route and all buses are wheelchair-accessible.
SNAP is a free on-campus, nighttime pooled safe ride service for UF students and staff – customers may request rides using the “UF SNAP by Spare” app with Gatorlink authentication. Service is available 7 nights a week when classes are in session from 6:30 PM–3 AM during Fall/Spring and 8:30 PM–3 AM during Summer. SNAP does not operate during break weeks.
*Students who require a wheelchair accessible van may request this accommodation through the UF SNAP by Spare app or by contacting SNAP directly by phone at (352) 392-SNAP (7627).
Zipcars are available for use by UF students, faculty, and staff 18 years of age and up with a valid driver’s license and may be rented by the hour or day with rates starting at $11/hour or $67/day. Each rental includes fuel, secondary insurance, and 180 free miles.
*Wheelchair accessible vehicles are not available.
Lyft
For Students:
UF Safe Rides by Lyft offers students discounted Lyft Standard rides within a geofenced off-campus service zone Wednesday through Sunday between the hours of 9 PM – 3 AM (excluding break weeks).
*Wheelchair accessible vehicles are not available.
For Full-time Faculty and Staff:
Campus Cab by Lyft offers free Lyft Standard transportation for full-time UF faculty and staff engaged in official university business from 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM, Monday to Friday. The service includes the Main Campus, East Campus, and a limited number of UF-owned off-campus locations.
*Wheelchair accessible vehicles are not available.
Parking Decal and Event Parking
If you are a student, faculty or staff member and park on campus using a state-issued Disabled Persons Parking Placard, you are also required to purchase a UF Disabled Persons parking decal. Visit the Transportation and Parking Services website for more information on decals and accessible parking.