Welcome to the
Rice Transportation Department
The Rice Transportation Department is committed to providing safe and convenient transportation services and commuting information to the Rice community.
Campus Shuttle Service
For your convenience, Rice's comfortable, air-conditioned and lift-equipped buses circle the university's inner loop and connect the Rice Stadium, Annex Building (Post Office, Delivery Services, Transportation, Rice University Policy Department, Naval ROTC, Rice Continuing Studies, the BRC/TMC; to the rest of the campus and the Graduate Apartments on Bissonnet and Rice Village Apartments on Morningside.
To install the free Rice Shuttle tracking app, visit Ridesystems.
Motor Vehicle Safety & Fleet Management Guidelines
The Motor Vehicle Records Guidelines are now under the Transportation Department. Each Rice University department is responsible for providing the Rice Transportation office with a list of potential drivers who may operate University owned or leased vehicles. Driving performance will be continuously monitored by reviewing motor vehicle records (MVRs) throughout the driver's tenure. Approved drivers are required to undergo an MVR check every two years. The Rice Transportation office will maintain a list of approved drivers. An acceptable driving record is defined as on without any DUI, DWI, or alcohol- or drug-related offenses within the past three years. Additionally, the following serious offenses should not appear on the driving record within the past three years:
- Failure to report an accident
- Being at fault in a fatal accident.
- Driving after the suspension or revocation of a license.
- Accumulating two or more moving violations for running a red light or stop sign.
- Having no more than two moving violations for speeding.
Self-reporting is a crucial component of the Rice University Vehicle Safety and Fleet Management program. Employees must report citations for any of the violations listed in the Driver's Record section in a timely manner. Any DUI or criminal driving-related offense discovered during an employment background check will be reported to the Transportation Department. For inquiries regarding driving for a Rice-sponsored activity, contact Rice Transportation at driving@rice.edu.
Follow the link to view the complete Motor Vehicle Safety and Fleet Management Guidelines.