Safe Rides

Safe Rides

Overview

Safe Ride’s goal is to help reduce DUI incidents and encourage safe transportation by providing students financial reimbursement for rideshare trips. Sac State students can request up to $40 cash back (until funds last) per semester for rides taken from rideshare services, taxis, and public transportation. The Safe Rides program also allows students to claim cash back for SMOG checks, and vehicle safety inspection fees. 

ASI is not liable for any incidents associated with the rides or services performed on your vehicle. Students are taking rides and using vehicle inspection services at their own risk. ASI does not guarantee reimbursements for all rides, SMOG checks or vehicle services. Requests must have proper documentation and will only be reimbursed until the max amount of allotted funds per semester is reached. If you have any questionsplease reach out to us.

 *NEW*

Safe Rides has expanded! Safe Rides can now reimburse the cost of your REAL ID application. The deadline to get a REAL ID is May 7th, 2025. With Safe Rides, the cost of a REAL ID will no longer be a barrier for students to get a REAL ID. REAL ID reimbursements are limited to 1 per student. Receipts for reimbursement for REAL ID applications must be issued by CA DMV. Only California IDs are eligible for reimbursement. 

Step 1

Take a ride in the United States using any ride sharing program of your choice. Or complete a SMOG/Vehicle Safety Inspection from a CA licensed service provider. Alternatively, you can go to the DMV and get a REAL ID issued. Must pay with a valid credit/debit card issued in your name. Ride or service must be within the current semester.

Step 2

Get a receipt listing all trip details in one image that must include: the date/time of the ride, pick up and drop off locations, the cost of the ride, and the last four digits of the card used. For Smog Checks & Vehicle Safety Inspections: receipt must show the business’s name and contact information, date of service, type of service, cost (including tax) and the last 4 digits of your valid debit/credit card.  For REAL ID: receipt must show that the receipt was issue by the CA DMV and the and the last 4 digits of your valid debit/credit card

Step 3

Fill out the Safe Rides cash back form and upload an image of the receipt and your debit/credit card used to pay (with only last four digits and name shown). 

Step 4

Receive an email when your reimbursement is processed and ready to be mailed out to you.

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Safe Rides Cash Back Form

Cash Back Form

ASI does not guarantee reimbursements for all rides and services. Cash back forms must have proper documentation and will only be reimbursed until the max amount of allotted funds per semester is reached.

Rideshare, REAL ID Reimbursement,  SMOG check or vehicle safety inspection receipt must be paid originally by the Sac State student requesting cashback. Payment on receipt must be a valid debit/credit card issued in the student’s name. Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, pre-paid cards, cash and other payment methods are not eligible for Safe Rides reimbursement.