Mobility Rides: Your Accessible Transportation Service
For individuals with medical or accessibility needs, Vanderbilt University offers Mobility Rides—a convenient and accessible transportation service provided with electric golf carts. Mobility Rides ensure seamless mobility for students, faculty, and staff across campus.
Students
Students requiring medical or accessibility assistance must register for Mobility Rides through the Student Access Office.
- To access pre-approved rides, contact Student Access via the online portal or at (615) 343-9727;
- Pregnant students with accessibility needs should register and receive approval from the Title IX Office. Submit the Pregnancy Accommodation Request Form through the Title IX Office’s website or contact them at 615-343-9004 or TitleIX@Vanderbilt.edu for inquiries regarding accommodations.
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff seeking medical or accessibility assistance should register and obtain approval through the Equal Opportunity and Access Office.
- To access pre-approved rides, contact Equal Opportunity and Access at (615) 343-9336.
- Pregnant faculty or staff with accessibility needs should register and receive approval from the Title IX Office. Submit the Pregnancy Accommodation Request Form through the Title IX Office’s website or contact them at 615-343-9004 or TitleIX@Vanderbilt.edu for inquiries regarding accommodations.
Additional Mobility and Accessibility Services
In addition to Mobility Rides, individuals with medical or accessibility needs can avail themselves of various support services:
- Visit the campus accessibility page.
- Request an escort from Vanderbilt University Public Safety (VUPS) by calling dispatch at (615) 322-2745.
- Utilize VandyRide, the nighttime on-campus shuttle service, which includes one ADA shuttle available for diversion from regular routes to assist individuals in need.
- Access WeGo Access paratransit door-to-door service within Nashville/Davidson County, free to eligible faculty, staff, and students with disabilities. Applications and eligibility information are available on WeGo’s website or by calling 615-880-3596.
- Event coordinators hosting campus visitors with mobility assistance needs impacted by construction detours may rent golf carts and employ event staff drivers for transportation. Please note that Mobility Rides are not available for campus visitors.