Gopher Chauffeur

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Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur is a student-founded and student-employed safe ride-home program for all University of Minnesota Twin Cities students. Our purpose is to promote campus safety by providing U of M students with free safe home rides!

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Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur is now at your fingertips.

Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur App

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  1. Download ‘Transloc’ on your iOS or Android device
  2. After opening the app, click ‘OnDemand’ at the bottom of your screen
  3. Select ‘Gopher Chauffeur’ 
  4. Provide your current location and destination
  5. Once your location is confirmed, you will be asked to create an account if you don’t already have one
  6. Lastly, book your ride and track it!

Hours of Operation

Open 7 days/week, 9:00 pm. - 1:00 a.m.

  • Runs from September 4 to December 15
  • Closed from November 27 - December 1

Gopher Chauffeur doesn't run over breaks (Fall, Winter, and Summer)

Pick-up and Drop-off Locations

View pick-up and drop-off locations Gopher Chauffeur boundaries map.

While you wait, stay in a building or well-lit area. We will call you when Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur approaches your location.

Lost and Found

Email us if you have lost an item during your ride [email protected].

Frequent questions

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Is the Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Select the wheelchair-accessible van when requesting a ride in the app.

Do I have other transportation options?

Yes. Call Campus Escorts at 612-624-WALK for free walking and biking security escorts. Campus buses provide service between St. Paul, East Bank, and West Bank campuses about every five to 20 minutes from 7:00 a.m. through 2:00 a.m., depending on the time of day and academic year. Metro Transit provides bus, light rail, and commuter rail throughout the greater Twin Cities area.

Questions or Concerns?

Email us with any questions or concerns [email protected].