RamRide
RamRide is a shuttle service that travels to VCU's remote parking facilities. Buses operate Monday through Friday, and service is free for all VCU students, faculty and staff with a valid VCUCard. While RamRide does not have a set schedule, passengers can track the status of each shuttle and estimated arrival times by downloading the VCU Ride Systems mobile app, also available on VCU Mobile. For transportation service between VCU's campuses, visit our GRTC page.
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COVID-19 Update
RamRide buses are temporarily operating at fifty percent capacity, accepting between 14 to 16 passengers on each bus, depending on vehicle size. All passengers must wear protective face masks upon boarding, and hand sanitizer is available at the front of the bus. To reduce the potential spread of infection, guest passes have been suspended until further notice.
Protecting riders’ health and safety throughout this pandemic is paramount. Accordingly, the following guidelines will be in place to keep critical services functioning and accessible. View the RamRide COVID-19 precautions and guidelines.
Download the RamRide Bus Tracker via the VCU Mobile app or visit https://ramride.ridesystems.net/. All active routes will populate on the map.
Click on your stop and view the estimated arrival time(s).
Wait for the bus at the designated RamRide stop.
Once passengers have disembarked, board the bus and swipe your VCUCard on the side of the door.
- Take a seat, and enjoy your ride!
View the rules for boarding RamRide buses: RamRide Safe Boarding Procedures [PDF].
VCU Parking and Transportation maintains a separate lost and found inventory via the web application Crowdfind. The Crowdfind system is designed to make it easier for students, staff and visitors in the area to easily search electronic files for a lost item and file a claim for the item at any time from any device, once they are able to positively identify and confirm that the item belongs to them. If you believe you left an item on a RamRide bus, please visit the Lost & Found section for retrieval instructions.
RamRide Route Details
Download a copy of the RamRide routes: RamRide Route Map [PDF]
An accessible text description of each route is available by clicking on the route name.
NOTE: THE M/R LOT ROUTE WAS DISCONTINUED ON JUNE 30, 2021
| Route | Operating Time(s) | Available Stops |
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| A Lot Route | Monday through Friday, 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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| O Lot Route | Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight |
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| Eighth St. Deck/ Coliseum Deck Route | Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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