How to Contact Us
NOW HIRING!
We are hiring employees. Help keep our campus community safe and apply today!
Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur Employee
Visit QR Code to Download App
There’s a better and more efficient way to stay safe on campus. Introducing, TransLoc, the new way to book rides with Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur! Transloc is available on iOS and Android devices so everyone can enjoy a safe ride home. Starting on September 6th, students can utilize this new app to book safe rides on and near campus. Before launch, familiarize yourself with the app using the instructions below.
- Download ‘Transloc’ on your iOS or Android device
- After opening the app, click ‘OnDemand’ at the bottom of your screen
- Select ‘Gopher Chauffeur’
- Provide your current location and destination
- Once your location is confirmed, you will be asked to create an account if you don’t already have one
- Lastly, book your ride and track it!
- Enjoy your safe ride!
About Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur
We provide free, safe rides home for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities students. Our team of drivers, navigators, and operators are students trained in first aid and CPR. A wheelchair-accessible van is available.
Hours of Operation
Sun-Wed 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Th-Sat 10:00 pm-2:30 am
Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur does not run over breaks (fall & winter)
November 24 - 28 and December 19 - January 17
Pick-up and Drop-off Locations
View pick-up and drop-off locations on Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur Map (PDF).
While you wait, stay in a building or well-lit area. We will call you when Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur is approaching your location.
Lost and Found
Do you think you left something in Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur van? Please fill out this lost and found form, and we will follow up with you as soon as possible.
Tell Us What You Think About Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur
Share your Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur experience on this anonymous survey.
Questions
Yes. Ask for the wheelchair-accessible van when calling for a ride.
No. Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur only provides safe rides home.
Sorry, but no. Please don’t bring food, or beverages other than water, into the Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur. We want to keep the vans clean and critter free.
It’s up to Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur staff. As long the music does not create a distraction, some drivers may let you choose the music.
Yes. Call Campus Escorts at 612-624-WALK for free walking and biking security escorts. Campus buses provides 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.
Still have questions?
Boynton Health's Gopher Chauffeur Sponsors
Boynton Health
Minnesota Student Association
Office for Student Affairs
Parking and Transportation Services
Housing and Residential Life
Interfraternity Council
Panhellenic Council