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OUSU and OBSU Safety Bus
Information about how the Safety Bus service operates and how to volunteer.
About the scheme
The Safety Bus scheme is run jointly by Oxford Brookes Students’ Union and OUSU. It was set up to provide a safe means of
transport late at night. The Vice President (Women) and Vice President (Charities and Community) is responsible for the OUSU side of the partnership.
How to use the safety bus
To use the service simply ring 07714 445050 between 9 p.m.–3 a.m. Monday to Saturdays and 9 p.m.–1 a.m. on Sundays. The bus will pick you up and deliver you to any destination within the ring road all for only £1 donation per trip. The scheme is available to OBSU and OUSU members. Priority will always be given to vulnerable people and individuals as the emphasis for the scheme is on safety. Please be aware that the bus depends on volunteers and so is not able to run on nights when volunteers are not available to help out. We advice that you take the phone number of a taxi company with you for such an eventuality.
Click here for information on frequently asked questions about using the Safety Bus.
Facebook Group
Join the facebook group for Safety Bus users for the latest news on Safety Bus running times and dates.
Volunteering
The Safety Bus is staffed by volunteer drivers and navigators. It cannot run without volunteers. If you would like to apply to be a volunteer please email charities@ousu.org to apply.
Volunteers receive first aid, conflict resolution and road safety training, complete with certificates. It's a great way to meet students from all over Oxford and become part of a committed team.
Criteria for training as a Driver - 21+yrs and 2 yrs driving experience
Criteria for training as a Navigator - 18+yrs
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