University Fixed Route & OnDemand Transportation
Rice University | Houston, Texas
www.transportation.rice.edu
Overview:
Rice University, a prestigious research institution located in Houston, Texas, is known for its rigorous academics and vibrant campus life. To support its dynamic community, the university operates a robust transportation system that includes both fixed-route and on-demand services.
Challenge:
Rice University needed a reliable way to manage both its fixed-route and on-demand transportation services. Without a unified system, it was difficult to ensure consistent visibility and coordination across platforms, which impacted the rider experience and operational efficiency.
Solution:
The prompt support from TransLoc helped streamline both fixed-route and on-demand services, ensuring that riders could rely on the system for consistent and accessible transit information.
Results:
Restored route visibility and improved rider experience.
Why It Matters:
By leveraging TransLoc’s technology, Rice University is able to provide flexible and reliable transportation options that meet the needs of its students, faculty, and staff—enhancing mobility and supporting campus operations.
TransLoc helps us keep our campus moving efficiently with a system that’s easy to manage and scale.
— Matt Eggert, Director of Transportation, Fleet and Delivery, Rice University
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Rice University is located in Houston, Texas.
Rice University operates a robust transportation system that includes both fixed-route and on-demand services to support its campus community.
The university needed a reliable way to manage both its fixed-route and on-demand transportation services. Without a unified system, it was difficult to ensure consistent visibility and coordination, which impacted rider experience and operational efficiency.
TransLoc provided prompt support to streamline both fixed-route and on-demand services, ensuring that riders could rely on the system for consistent and accessible transit information.
The university restored route visibility and improved the rider experience across its transportation network.
Rice University operates 19 fixed-route vehicles on 8 routes and 1 on-demand vehicle.
The university provides over 5,900 annual on-demand rides.
Rice University partnered with TransLoc in April 2023.
By leveraging TransLoc’s technology, Rice University is able to provide flexible and reliable transportation options that enhance mobility and support campus operations for students, faculty, and staff.