16 जून 2026

Getting Huskers home: How the University of Nebraska-Lincoln teams up with Uber to power late-night rides

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When the sun sets on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s sprawling campus, students shouldn’t have to worry about getting home stress-free.

Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska (ASUN) and Uber, the Huskers can rest easy knowing that they have a ride home.

In 2025, ASUN began powering late-night rides for its students with Uber, with the primary goal of promoting safety for its campus community. This innovative program, funded through a unique source, is already making a significant impact on a community of over 23,000 students.

आइए हमारी साझेदारी को और करीब से समझते हैं।

यह कैसे शुरू हुआ

चुनौती स्पष्ट थी: University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) के स्नातक और स्नातकोत्तर छात्रों को शैक्षणिक वर्ष के दौरान देर रात विश्वसनीय परिवहन की आवश्यकता थी।

Whether attending late-night study sessions, heading back from evenings out with friends, or rushing to make early-morning flights, Huskers needed to be able to travel safely at night.

Recognizing the gap in campus transportation offerings, ASUN Student Government stepped up to find a flexible, student-centered solution.

कार्यक्रम के बारे में

In 2026, ASUN launched the Husker Late Night Ride program in partnership with Uber, designed to get Huskers home stress-free and promote campus safety.

इस कार्यक्रम के तहत छात्रों को हर सेमेस्टर में 5 $10 के Uber वाउचर मिलते हैं, जिन्हें वे UberX राइड्स पर इस्तेमाल कर सकते हैं। ये वाउचर सप्ताह के 7ों दिन रात 9 बजे से सुबह 3 बजे तक इस्तेमाल किए जा सकते हैं।

To be eligible for the subsidy, rides must originate and end within a 3-mile radius of UNL’s City and East campuses, or travel to and from Lincoln Airport.

Map of Lincoln, Nebraska with blue highlighted rule areas around the city and airport

Tap, tap, ride

Husker लेट नाइट राइड प्रोग्राम के साथ यात्रा करना आसान है। छात्र एक फॉर्म के माध्यम से साइन अप करते हैं और अपने आधिकारिक UNL ईमेल पर वाउचर प्राप्त करते हैं। इसके बाद वे एक लिंक के जरिए वाउचर को अपने Uber खाते में जोड़ सकते हैं। जब वे प्रोग्राम के निर्धारित समय और ज़ोन के भीतर यात्रा बुक करते हैं, तो वाउचर अपने आप लागू हो जाता है।

Husker भावना से समर्थित

Proof that Husker spirit is powerful? The Husker Late Night Ride program is backed by it.

The program is funded by capital from Nebraska Athletics, specifically revenue generated from alcohol sales at Husker football and volleyball games. Thanks to creative budgeting by ASUN student government, game-day revelry has been channeled into a year-round resource for UNL students that supports campus safety.

नई लहरें बनाना

Since its launch, the Husker Late Night Ride program has become a campus favorite, woven into the fabric of UNL student life.

Over 6,000 students have claimed a Husker Late Night Ride voucher, and more than 15,200 rides with Uber have been delivered. Peak usage occurs Thursday through Saturday nights, with Friday being the most popular at 37.8% of all rides.

What’s more, Uber’s pay-per-performance model makes it simple for ASUN to deliver all this impact while keeping cost-efficiency at front of mind.

Through the Uber for Business Dashboard, ASUN maintains full oversight over the program as it continues to grow. Administrators are able to easily track impact and spending, adjust program parameters, and generate reports seamlessly.

साझेदारी के लिए एक मॉडल

More than just a ride home, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s partnership with Uber represents what's possible when student leadership, creative funding, and innovative technology come together. Huskers look out for Huskers—and now, they can count on a stress-free ride home, no matter the hour, helping to promote a safer campus environment.