NU Transit
Via Transportation, Inc. Travel iPhoneiPadiPod touch
NU Transit is a free Travel app for iPhone and iPad by Via Transportation, Inc. Rated 4.7/5 from 120 ratings. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated September 3, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 120 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 135 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 3
- 2026 · v4.29.1
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About NU Transit
Northwestern University is continuing its partnership with Via, a leading mobility tech provider, to offer free rides to Northwestern students across campus and the surrounding Evanston area during evening and night hours. How does NU Transit work? NU transit includes both the Safe Ride service around campus and transit planning with the Shuttle. You can see shuttle stop times and plan your Campus Loop, Evanston Loop, and Intercampus Shuttle trips directly from the app. What is Safe Ride? The service works like a rideshare that comes where you want, when you want. Enter your pickup and dropoff addresses and choose the ride option that works best for you! Download the NU Transit app and log in using your net id and password. How much are trips? Rides are free if you are an eligible student. Head to https://www.northwestern.edu/saferide/ for more information. How long will I wait? - You'll always get an accurate estimate of your pick-up ETA before booking - You can also track your ride in real time using the app Questions? Head to https://www.northwestern.edu/saferide/ or reach out at [email protected] Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating.
Ratings & reviews
4.7
120 ratings
What’s new
Version 4.29.1 · Updated September 3, 2026
Performance improvements and bug fixes
App privacy
The developer, Via Transportation, Inc., reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name, Phone Number
- User Content: Customer Support
- Location: Precise Location
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
- Other Data: Other Data Types
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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