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Michigan State University to test new free safe ride program

Posted at 8:45 AM, Mar 24, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-24 08:45:01-04

Michigan State University is launching a pilot program next month aimed at providing safe rides home for students.

The program, called Safe Ride Initiative, begins April 2.

It allows students to schedule a ride home using an app that contacts a transportation service.

During the test phase, the service will be available Sunday through Wednesday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Students can only schedule rides to locations on or near campus and the destination must be a residence.

The university hopes the program will keep students from walking alone late at night, reduce the risk of assaults on campus and prevent drinking and driving.

For more information on the program, CLICK HERE.