Transportation Alternatives

Other Ways to Get Around

While we try to cover as many transportation needs as possible, there may be times our services aren't available.
Here are a few alternative options to help you get where you're going:

• Rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft 
  We recommend reviewing our ridesharing safety tips before using these services.
   
• Carpooling / Share a Ride 
  This web ride-share matching is offered by the College as one way to help students reduce costs for travel
  
  Share A Ride 
   
• CENTRO Bus – Clinton’s public bus system with routes to nearby towns. 
  
   CENTRO Bus

 

Rideshare & Carpooling Safety Tips

Sometimes our Transportation services can’t cover every request. When that happens, students often use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft, or catch a ride with friends. These are great options when used safely. Here are a few simple ways to stay prepared and make smart travel choices.

Before the Ride

• Check the driver and vehicle. For rideshares, make sure the license plate, car model, and driver photo all match what’s in the app. For carpools, ride with people you know and trust.
• Share your trip. Use the rideshare app’s share feature, or let a friend know where you’re going and when you expect to arrive.
• Wait somewhere safe. Choose a well-lit, public area while you wait. If it’s late, try to avoid waiting alone.
• Travel with a friend when possible. It’s always safer (and usually more fun) to ride together.

During the Ride

• Sit in the back seat. This gives you more space and lets you exit from either side of the vehicle if needed.
• Keep your phone handy. Make sure it’s easy to reach in case you need to send a message or check directions.
• Speak up if needed. If something feels uncomfortable, it’s okay to ask the driver to stop in a public area where you feel safe.
• Every passenger MUST have a seatbelt.

Carpooling Tips

• Plan ahead. Make sure everyone knows the destination and who’s driving.
• Don’t overcrowd. Every passenger MUST have a seatbelt.
• Talk it through. For longer trips, agree on things like music, gas money, or driving shifts ahead of time.
• Help your driver. Stay calm, avoid distractions, and offer to navigate or handle directions if needed.