Accessible rides at your fingertips.

Fare-free accessible rides for UW–Madison community members with mobility needs, including employees, students, and visitors. Book a ride in advance or request one when you're ready to go.

This program is funded in part by Associated Students of Madison.

If the app is not yet available in your store, you may call (608) 890-1352 to book a ride.

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Accessible rides, right when you need them.

Convenient, accessible, pre-booked rides between campus buildings.

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The shuttle serves campus buildings within a boundary extending from University Bay Drive on the west to N. Frances Street on the east. The southern boundary includes Campus Drive, Breese Terrace, and campus buildings north of Regent Street. Eagle Heights is not included in the service area.

Service hours

Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. while fall & spring classes or exam periods are in session.

The Accessible Shuttle does not run during campus breaks.

 

Mobility aid transport

If you need to transport a mobility aid, complete this form before booking your first ride or call (608) 890-1352. All shuttles are equipped with wheelchair securements.

How to book

Book your ride through the app by using your NetID and entering your pickup and dropoff addresses. No fare is required. If you do not have a NetID, please call (608) 890-1352.

When to book

Book your ride up to a week in advance or just a few minutes before you're ready to go. When you request your ride, you’ll receive a 20-minute pickup window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the service work?

Who is the UW Accessible Shuttle for?
The accessible shuttle is for UW–Madison community members with mobility needs, including employees, students, and visitors. If you're a student or employee, use your NetID to book rides. If you do not have a NetID, call (608) 890-1352 to book.
How much do rides cost?
Rides are fare-free.
Can I book a ride in advance?
Yes. You can request Accessible Shuttle rides up to a week in advance or just a few minutes before you're ready to go!
How do I request a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV?)
If you need to transport a mobility aid, complete this form before booking your first ride or call (608) 890-1352. All shuttles are equipped with wheelchair securements.

What do the vehicles look like?

The shuttle is a passenger van that is white in the front and red in the back, with a big UW crest on the side of the vehicle.

UW Madison Vehicle Mockup

 

Can I bring someone with me?

One Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and up to 2 additional guests are allowed. Guests who do not have a mobility disability will only be accommodated if space is available and they are not displacing someone who needs the ride.

Can I bring a service animal or pet with me?

Service animals are always welcome to ride without restriction. Driver Partners have a legal obligation to provide service to riders with service animals. If you are a rider traveling with a service animal and wish to report any issue you experience related to your service animal, please send an email to our support team at the email listed above explaining the situation. 

Pets that are not service animals are also allowed, but pets should be kept in an airline-approved carrier to use the service.

Can I book rides without a smartphone?
The easiest way to use the service is to use the app. However, if you do not have a smartphone, or need additional assistance, you can call our support team at (608) 890-1352 and we’ll help you over the phone.
How can I book without a NetID?
Call us at (608) 890-1352 and we’ll help you book a ride over the phone.

Account Information

How do I update my account information (phone number, name)?

Navigate to the menu in the top left corner of the app and tap your name at the top. Then tap your name, email or phone number to update it.

How do I reset my password?

Open the app and select 'Get Started.' In the password box, select 'Forgot your password?' and follow the prompts.

How do I add favorite addresses?

Navigate to the menu in the top left corner of the app and tap 'Favorites', then tap 'Set Home Address', 'Set Work Address', or create and name a new favorite. Once you have saved favorite addresses, they will appear as quick options on the home screen, making booking rides even easier!

How do I delete my account?

Navigate to the menu in the top left corner of the app and tap your name or profile picture at the top. Then tap ‘Delete my account’ at the bottom of the page. If you would like to request your data be deleted, you can email Via's support team at [email protected].

Ride Information

When should I expect my shuttle to arrive?
When you request your ride, you will receive a 20 minute window for when your shuttle should arrive.
Can I edit my pickup or dropoff location?

Once you start a ride, the destination cannot be changed. If you have not yet boarded the vehicle, you can cancel the ride and re-book with a new pickup or destination address.

Why can’t I request a ride?

Sometimes, if we are experiencing high demand in your area, there may not be any vehicles or drivers currently available to service your ride. If your travel plans are flexible, you can try requesting the ride again after a few minutes. Please note, calling will not increase your ability to book a ride as our agents have the same ability as you do booking in the app.

How do I know where and when to meet my driver?

Once a ride is confirmed, you will see the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of your driver in the app. You can follow your driver’s progress in real-time so you know where they are. The app will give you directions to your “virtual bus stop” which may be a short walk away. Just follow the dotted line to get to your exact pickup spot! 

What should I do if my driver leaves without me?

Re-book your ride in the app or by phone (608) 890-1352. Then send an email to our support team at [email protected] and explain the situation.

How do I cancel my ride?

You can cancel your ride directly in the app or by calling (608) 890-1352.

 

How do I report an item I left behind in the vehicle?

Email our support team at [email protected] with a description of the missing item. We will do our best to track down the missing item and if found, will let you know where you can come pick it up.

Can I leave feedback for my driver?

Feel free to fill out the ride feedback screen in the app after your ride.

How do I report a complaint?

Email our support team at [email protected] or call (608) 890-1352 to report a complaint. Be sure to include as much information as possible and we’ll do our best to help.

General Policies

Zero tolerance policy

This service is powered by Via with its affiliate Flatiron Transit LLC (“Flatiron”). Via and Flatiron both have a strict Zero Tolerance policy. Driver partners are prohibited from driving on the Via Platform while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and riders are prohibited from consuming alcohol or drugs inside the vehicle. We do not tolerate inappropriate, threatening or violent behavior by anyone using the Via Platform or towards any riders or driver partners. If you are a rider and observe or believe any of the following, please ask the driver to terminate the trip immediately: your driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, your driver is behaving in a manner that you consider inappropriate or that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, or your driver engages in conduct which could be considered unlawful or illegal.

If you feel that you are in imminent danger, please contact the police directly by calling 911. After the ride has concluded, please provide feedback/report the issue using the app, email us at the support email address or call us at the Live Support number listed above.

Anti-discrimination policy

Via does not tolerate discrimination of any kind against our riders or driver partners. This includes discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious belief or affiliation, gender, sex, sexual identity or orientation, age, veteran status, physical, mental or other disability (actual or perceived), rider’s points of departure and destination, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Additionally, Via does not tolerate discrimination of any kind against service animals. Riders or driver partners found to have violated Via’s anti-discrimination policy will lose access to the Via Platform. If you believe that you have been subject to discrimination by a rider or driver partner, please provide feedback in the review function of the app or email us at the support email listed above.

Cigarette policy

Smoking of any kind by riders and drivers is prohibited, including e-cigarettes, vaporizers, or smokeless cigarettes.

Eating & drinking policy

We know that you are on the go, but please help us keep our vehicles clean and fresh and avoid bringing food and drink in our cars, when possible. Please also be mindful that smelly food can be distracting and unpleasant for your fellow passengers. All drinks should have lids and drinking alcohol or carrying open containers of alcohol in our vehicles is not allowed.

Phone call policy

Please remember your fellow passengers might not be interested in your phone conversations. We ask that you limit phone calls to quick logistics and emergencies during shared rides.

Luggage policy

Our service vehicles are a shared space, and as such we ask everyone to limit any personal items to a single piece of luggage or a reasonably-sized bag. 

Age policy

Riders must be 13 years of age or older. Children under the age of 13 can ride when accompanied by a parent or guardian. We will not supply car seats, but riders traveling with children who require them may bring their own. Riders are responsible for securing any such car seat and for ensuring that it fits all legal requirements.