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University Removes Via Loophole for Free Lyfts

By Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon / November 15, 2024

Students using RideSmart by Via will no longer be able to increase their chances of receiving a free Lyft by maxing out the number of riders on a booking, the University announced in an email on Thursday.

New Campus Rideshare Service Via Receives Mixed Reviews From Students

By Daniel Lin / November 13, 2024

Here’s what students in the College think of the University’s new Via program compared to previous Lyft services.

University Replaces Shuttle-Tracking App TransLoc with Passio GO!

By Vernon Li / May 7, 2024

The new UGo shuttle-tracking service has both advantages and drawbacks, according to students.

University Scales Back Lyft Ride Smart Program

By Eric Fang / September 29, 2023

Seven rides now will be covered up to $10 as opposed to the previous 10 rides covered up to $15.

How to Navigate Chicago’s Transit System

By Bianca Jortner / September 19, 2023

Bianca Jortner explains how to get around Hyde Park and the rest of Chicago for cheap (or for free).