Get ready to ride, Hoosiers.

Indiana University Bloomington (IU) has partnered with Uber for HoosierShare by Uber, a new shared rides program designed exclusively for IU students, faculty, and staff. 

With HoosierShare, eligible riders can enjoy 24/7 stress-free shared Uber rides around Bloomington and campus while saving up to 20% off standard UberX fares.

What is HoosierShare? 

HoosierShare is a campus-exclusive rideshare program designed exclusively for Indiana University Bloomington, powered by Uber’s Closed Loop Share feature. 

It connects verified IU Bloomington riders heading in the same direction, allowing riders to:

• Share rides with up to two other Hoosiers
• Lower trip costs compared to standard UberX
• Travel within a trusted IU-only rider network

Whether you’re heading to a late-night study session at Wells Library or back home after a night out, HoosierShare offers a simple, affordable way to get around Bloomington.

"HoosierShare enhances accessibility for the IU community by providing a new, around-the-clock transportation option in Bloomington. It also gives the IU Bloomington community a more affordable way to get around while reducing vehicle emissions in support of IU’s sustainability goals. This partnership with Uber demonstrates our commitment to innovative transportation solutions for students, faculty, and staff." - Katie Walker, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Indiana University Bloomington

Key program benefits

• Enjoy discounted fares: Save up to 20% off standard UberX fares.
• Connect with Hoosiers: Shared rides are limited to verified IU Bloomington students, faculty, and staff.
• Ride 24/7: Get a stress-free ride anytime, day or night. 
• First-time promo: The first 10,000 riders to enroll in HoosierShare receive $5 off their first trip.

How to sign up for HoosierShare

Ready to ride with your fellow cream-and-crimsoners? Follow these steps to enroll: 

1. Ensure you have the Uber app. To ride with HoosierShare, you need an Uber account and the Uber app. 
2. • If you don’t have an Uber account, download the Uber app from the App Store or Google Play. Then, create your Uber account by providing the necessary details and following the app prompts. 
   • If you already have an Uber account, you’re ready for the next step.
2. Enroll with your IU credentials. Use your IU credentials to access and complete this secure enrollment form.
3. Wait for verification. Once your affiliation is verified, HoosierShare will appear as a ride option in your Uber app.

Enroll here

Be one of the first 10,000 riders to sign up for HoosierShare and receive $5 off your first trip.

Service area 

All HoosierShare trips must start and end within the designated IU Ride service zone. 

How to ride with HoosierShare

To request a HoosierShare ride, follow these steps:

• Open the app and enter your destination address in the “Where to?” field. 
• Review your pickup and dropoff locations to make sure they’re correct.
• You’ll see several ride options, including UberX, Share, and XL. To ride with HoosierShare, select the HoosierShare ride option. 

Note: HoosierShare allows just one person per booking. If you are riding with a friend, request an UberX to your destination instead.

• Select Choose to confirm your ride option 
• Select Confirm pickup to confirm your pickup location.

Remember: All HoosierShare trips must start and end within the designated IU Ride service zone.

Awaiting your driver

​​While your driver is on the way, follow these best practices:

• Use the Uber app to track the vehicle’s arrival. 
• When your driver is a few minutes away, head to your pickup location. 
• Once your vehicle has arrived, check your ride before getting in: confirm that the license plate number displayed in your app matches the actual vehicle. Drivers will often also ask your name before starting the trip.

• Enjoy your trip! Once your trip ends, you won’t need to worry about payment since your payment method is already linked to your Uber account. 
• Let us know how your trip went by rating your trip. You can also give your driver a compliment or add a tip in the app. Tipping is not required.

Get help with a trip

We’re here for you. If you experience something unexpected during your trip, please use the Help feature within the Uber app. 

How to access the Help feature:

• Open the Uber app and choose Activity at the bottom of the screen.
• Select the trip where you experienced an issue.
• Scroll down to the Help section to access a variety of support options.

Frequently asked questions

Who can use HoosierShare?

HoosierShare is available exclusively to Indiana University Bloomington students, faculty, and staff who enroll using their IU credentials.

How do I sign up?

Enroll through the HoosierShare sign-up form using your IU email and credentials. Once approved, HoosierShare will appear as a ride option in the Uber app.

Where can I ride?

HoosierShare rides are available within the IU Ride service zone around Bloomington. Trips must begin and end inside the designated service area.

Can I ride with friends?

HoosierShare allows just one person per booking. If you are traveling with a friend, book an UberX instead.

How many people will be on my ride?

HoosierShare will match you with up to two other individual riders, for a maximum of three passengers from different parties in the vehicle at one time. HoosierShare is designed to add no more than 8 minutes on average to your trip.

How much does HoosierShare cost?

Shared rides can cost up to 20% less than standard UberX fares because riders share trips with other IU community members traveling in the same direction.

How is HoosierShare different from UberX?

HoosierShare allows riders to share trips with other IU community members, lowering costs while riding stress-free.

How can I contact support if I'm in an incident?

You can access Support for Uber through the Help section of the Uber app or by email at uscan-incident@uber.com.