UC Berkeley Police Department offers on-demand free night safety services made up of SafeWalk (previously known as BearWalk) escort and door-to-door service.
NOTICE: Starting September 1st, 2024, UC Berkeley Safewalk can no longer be accessed through the Ridecell App.
Please download our new app at
berkeley-Safewalk.app.link or call us at (510) 642-9255
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three free Night Safety Services?
•BearWALK is a walking escort provided by the University Police (UCPD)
•Night Safety Shuttle is a vehicle transport via fixed routes provided by Parking & Transportation (P&T)
•Door-TO-Door Service is a vehicle transport provided by P&T
Who are the employees for Night Safety Services?
•Student Community Service Officers (CSO’s) with University Police UCPD operate BearWALK
•Professional staff with Parking & Transportation (P&T) operate the two vehicle programs
•For more information, visit
nightsafety.berkeley.edu Hours of Operation:
•BearWALK operates every day from Dusk-3:00AM
•Night Safety Shuttle operates most days, excluding most holidays, from 7:30PM-3:00AM
•Door-TO-Door Service operates most days from 3:00AM-5:30AM
What are the service boundaries for each service?
How do I contact the Night Safety Services?
•Requests: call (510)642-9255 (642-WALK)
•Requests: visit
bearwalk.berkeley.edu
•Concerns: call (510)642-6760
•Feedback: email police@berkeley.edu
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