The mission of the Mountaineer Safe Ride service is to provide a free, safety escort service for students in Boone during the evening hours if they feel uncomfortable walking alone after dark.
Safe Ride is strictly limited to university properties in Boone (parking lots, residence halls and academic buildings). A free, secure ride is available in any main campus building or parking lot in Boone. A secure ride to and from satellite campus locations in Boone is also available from the following locations:
- Mountain Laurel Hall (formerly Appalachian Panhellenic Hall)
- Leon Levine Hall
- State Farm parking lot
View the Safe Ride map layer for satellite safety escort service locations. Select a location from the menu for details.
How to Request Service
Call 828-262-7433 and advise the dispatcher of your location in Boone.
Safe Ride escorts wear Appalachian Police Department (APD) Cadet uniforms. Ride shuttles say “Safe Ride” on the side.
Students in Hickory who would like to request a safety escort to their vehicles in the evenings can call 828-262-8000.
Still have questions? Please call or email Cameron Masin at masinct@appstate.edu or 828-262-8733.
Hours and Availability
The service is offered during the fall and spring semesters and is available from 9:45 p.m. - 2:45 a.m., seven days a week, excluding university holidays and both summer sessions.
The first call for service will be taken at 9:45 p.m. and the last call for service will be taken at 2:45 a.m.
AppalCART “Night Owl” Service
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, AppalCART offers a "Night Owl" service until 2:30 a.m. Learn more about AppalCART “Night Owl” service.
For more information, please call Mountaineer Safe Ride during operating hours at 828-262-7433. Please direct any questions to the Appalachian Police Department (APD) by email or phone (828-262-8000).
Last updated Sept. 2026