SLU Ride–Uber Voucher Program
SLU Ride offers students at Saint Louis University safe, on-demand transportation. The program provides students with discounted Uber rides within a one-mile radius of Busch Student Center during late-night hours.
- Eligible students will be offered ten ride vouchers each semester ($7 per ride for residents and $3.50 per ride for full-time commuters).
- Each voucher is valid from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday and from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Vouchers can be used for any Uber travel during the specified time frames within a one-mile radius of Busch Student Center.
Eligible students should receive an email invitation with a special link to add the vouchers to their Uber wallets. The SLU Ride Uber account is separate from the student’s personal account, but it can be accessed in the Uber app. This is like being logged into multiple Instagram accounts on one phone, with the ability to toggle between them.
Students are responsible for any amount over the discounted voucher amount when redeeming a ride voucher. Students will also have the option to redeem a voucher for a ride or save it for a future trip.
Please note that tips are extra and are the financial responsibility of the student. Additional voucher terms and conditions may apply upon redemption.
Vouchers will begin the first day of class and expire on the last day of final exams. Each semester, all eligible students will be notified via email when new vouchers are ready to be accepted again.
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How to Use Your Uber Voucher
- Download or Open the Uber App. If you do not already have an Uber account, create one using your phone number.
- Accept Your SLU Voucher. After you receive an email from SLU/Uber with instructions for adding the voucher to your Uber account. Follow the link and select "Sign in to Accept." Log in to your Uber account to attach the SLU Ride vouchers.
- Request an Eligible Ride. Open the Uber app and enter your pickup and destination. Your ride must meet the SLU
program requirements, including the following:
- Hours
- Pickup locations
- Destinations/service area
- Confirm the Voucher Is Applied. Before requesting your ride, check the payment section to make sure your SLU Ride Voucher is selected.
- Request Your Ride. If the ride qualifies, the voucher amount will automatically be deducted from your fare. You are responsible for any remaining balance, including gratuities.
Frequently Asked Questions
The voucher will pay up to the maximum allowed amount. Any remaining cost will be charged to the payment method associated with your Uber account. This includes gratuities.
Example: A residential student's eligible ride costs $9 and includes a $2 gratuity.
The SLU voucher pays $7, and the student is responsible for the remaining $4.
No. The voucher will only apply when the trip meets the location and time requirements established by SLU.
No. Only one voucher may be applied to an eligible ride.
The SLU voucher will not be applied. You may still request the Uber ride, but the full fare will be your responsibility.
No. Unused vouchers expire at the end of the semester and do not roll over to the next semester.
No. Vouchers are assigned to the eligible student and are not transferable.
Uber's standard cancellation policies apply. Depending on the circumstances, a cancellation fee may be charged.
No. SLU transportation vouchers are for eligible Uber rides only.
Voucher information can be viewed within the Uber app under your account/payment or voucher information.
If you believe your ride qualifies but your SLU voucher is not appearing, contact:
Transportation Services
314-977-2711
transport@slu.edu
For issues involving your Uber account, driver, ride or payment method, contact Uber Support through the Uber app.