SafeBus


SafeBus a late-night bus route on Friday and Saturday nights when there is greater demand on the SafeRide service. The route stops at popular destinations, such as KU residence halls, 14th and Tennessee, and downtown Lawrence.

Riders can see the route and schedule below, and track the bus as "route 53" in real time using the MyBusLawrence app.

Service Hours

During the fall and spring semesters, SafeBus operates from 10:40 p.m. to 3 a.m., most Fridays & Saturdays, except during class breaks and holidays.

August 2023

8/25, 8/26

September 2023

9/1, 9/2
9/8, 9/9
9/15, 9/16
9/22, 9/23
9/29, 9/30

October 2023

10/6, 10/7
10/20, 10/21
10/27, 10/28
10/31

November 2023

11/3, 11/4
11/10, 11/11
11/17, 11/18

December 2023

12/1, 12/2
12/8, 12/9

January 2024

1/19, 1/20
1/26, 1/27

February 2024

2/2, 2/3
2/9, 2/10
2/16, 2/17
2/23, 2/24

March 2024

3/1, 3/2
3/22, 3/23
3/29, 3/30

April 2024

4/5, 4/6
4/12, 4/13
4/19, 4/20
4/26, 4/27

May 2024

5/3, 5/4


Passenger Rules

Please help us keep SafeBus as safe as possible for you and all of our passengers by following these rules at all times:

  • No smoking, eating, drinking, littering, running, vandalism or graffiti.
  • No loud or intrusive use of profanity/obscenities or other disorderly conduct, including threatening or harassing behavior to other passengers and/or driver.
  • No inappropriate/distracting conversation with the driver.
  • No fighting or conduct allowed that could pose a threat to public safety.
  • No firearms, other weapons, or hazardous materials.
  • No pets allowed, with the exception of certified service animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities.
  • Keep hands, arms, heads and personal belongings inside the vehicle while it is in motion.
  • No solicitation for commercial or non-commercial purposes, including KU Events.
  • Do not take up more than one seat or place your feet on the seats.
  • Use headsets or earphones with electronic listening or music devices.
  • Do not open windows without the permission of the driver.
  • Shirt and shoes are required.
  • Follow all requests made by the driver.
  • Report suspicious behavior to the driver.

SafeBus Location

Track the SafeBus location (route 53) in real time with the MyBusLawrence app.