Giddy-Up, a campus security escort service, offers free rides all over campus during regular hours of operation. Available Monday–Sunday, 9:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m. (scheduled hours are subject to periodic adjustment). For a ride, call 214-768-1111 or flag us down if you see us. When not assisting customers, the cart will be deployed on campus to enhance campus security.

• Need to reserve Giddy-Up service for an event or for VIPs? Giddy-Up service may be reserved at an hourly rate with a 24–48 hour advance notice to properly coordinate an agenda.
• Reserved Giddy-Up service is:
  
  • $35.00 per hour per cart (multiple carts subject to availability).
  • A 4 hour minimum is required for a reservation.
  • Each cart seats up to 6 people maximum (including driver).
• To reserve Giddy-Up for your next event, fill out the Giddy-Up Reservation Form.
• For additional information, please contact the Park 'N Pony Office.

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SMU Rides

Call Executive Cab at 214.768.RIDE or 214.768.7433

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DART Transit Pass

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Driver Assistance Program

Call 214.768.3388, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The following services are available to students, faculty/staff and guests at no charge*:

• Gas: We will provide you with a 1 gallon container of gas.
• Tire Inflation: We will provide you with compressed air or tire sealant to inflate your tire but we cannot change flats.
• Locked Out Service: SMU Police Officers will attempt to assist you if you’ve locked your keys in your car.
• Stranded Vehicles: We will help you contact the provider of your choosing to obtain the roadside assistance or tow service you might need. We’ll also escort you to a secure place while you wait for assistance.

When calling for service(s)*, please provide the following information:

• Your name and license plate number.
• Make, model, and color of vehicle.
• Location of vehicle and service required.

While you wait, raise the hood, if possible, and stay inside your locked vehicle until assistance arrives.

Responder will be in a Parking Services golf cart or a SMU police cruiser. You will need to sign a release of liability form and show your driver’s license.

* Driver Assistance Program (DAP) services are available on main and east campuses only. Please note that we do not serve residential streets or commercial areas surrounding campus.

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Bicycle-Pedestrian Trails

North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has a comprehensive list of bike and pedestrian trails in Dallas.

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