Get Home Safely
Your safety is Austin's top priority. This guide provides safe ride options to and from parties, events, or just hanging out with friends. Check out these resources and email us with any questions.
Plan a car-free ride
Enjoy Austin without the hassle of parking and traffic:
- Get There ATX: Discover safe, affordable, and convenient ways to move around Austin.
- CapMetro Transit: Use CapMetro's Trip Planner to find bus or train routes. The Transit App also helps plan your trip.
- Bike, Scooter, or Moped: Use Austin's bikeshare programs or rent electric scooters/mopeds for quick and sustainable trips.
- Taxicabs and Ridesharing: Many services are available to get you to and from your destination safely.
Take a safe ride home
Explore your options for a safe ride home from the party:
- Parking Ticket Waiver Program: If you take a taxicab, bus, or rideshare home, you may qualify for a waiver. Submit an online form with your ticket and ride receipt.
- Night Owls: CapMetro's Night Owl buses run midnight–3 a.m., Monday–Saturday, linking late-night spots to neighborhoods every 20–30 minutes. UT and ACC students ride free with ID; others pay $1.25.
- Pedicabs: Common around entertainment districts, pedicabs offer a safe ride to your hotel or home.
- Taxicabs and Ridesharing: Use these services if impaired. Don't risk driving under the influence.
- Overnight Parking: Leave your car in one of Austin's 3,000 downtown public parking spaces.
Enjoy your event to the fullest, knowing that you've got safe, convenient options for getting home. With a little planning, you can focus on having a great time, while we help ensure you get back home safely.