Transportation Resources

Off-Campus Service-Learning Experience

Duke Service-Learning Uber Account

Duke Service-Learning Uber Business Account

  • For faculty to set up the account, we will need the agency names and addresses of your community partners. If you have an SLA, feel free to assign this task to them! Please complete the course registration form with the address of your partner organizations. Once we receive your registration form, you should expect further instructions on the enrollment process for students. 
  • Duke Service-Learning will contact enrolled students with a welcome email containing pick up and drop off campus locations, tipping information and expectations of using the Uber business account. We will compare sign-ups to course rosters to confirm eligibility. 
  • As we receive invoices and usage data, we will share information with faculty in brief email reports and request that faculty monitor usage trends. 
  • At the end of the semester, faculty and students will be required to participate in an evaluation of the program.

 

Duke Service-Learning automatically covers the cost through our Uber Business Account.

Personal Vehicles

If you have access to a car and choose to drive or carpool to your service-learning placement, be aware that neither employees nor students are covered by the University’s auto liability insurance while operating their own vehicles. In case of an accident, your personal automobile liability and physical damage insurance would be the primary coverage, and this could impact your insurance rates. 

Note: The University Safety Office and the Corporate Risk Management Office do not endorse or advocate employees using private vehicles while conducting University business, and it is important that all employees and students realize the risk involved. 

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https://finance.duke.edu/insurance/vehicle/personal   

Public Transit

  1. GO Triangle 
    Explore Go Triangle for options on busses, rideshares, ACCESS transportation and other options. A trip planner is available directly through GO Triangle, or you may request personalized assistance with planning your route. GoDurham and GoTriangle routes are free until July 1, 2024!
  2. 6 Bus 
    The 6 Bus runs from Flowers Drive on the Duke Campus to downtown Durham.  See the     6 bus schedule and routes.   
  3. Robertson Express Bus 
    The Robertson Express Bus (RSX) operates when classes are in session, with rides between Duke and the UNC campuses.  

Walking and Biking

If your service site is within walking distance, we recommend pairing students for a safer walk. See the Duke Parking & Transportation information on biking and scooters. 

NOTE: All Contract funding requests must be approved by Duke Service-Learning before booking. We may NOT be able to cover the total cost of concierge/contract requests.

If you choose to work with Triangle Bus Charters, Charlene's Safe Ride, Greenway Transit, or Carolina Livery, begin by obtaining a quote from the company and send it to us for pre-approval. If we approve your request, you will finalize the details for the contract and forward your invoice to Duke Service-Learning, attention Kathy Sikes - Kathy.Sikes@duke.edu

Duke Service-Learning will cover the cost of contract travel for group community visits.

Van Rentals: Please contact Duke Parking and Transportation to discuss options for rentals.  If you choose to drive, you may be required to complete Passenger Van Driver Training. 

Relevant policies in vehicle rentals:  https://finance.duke.edu/insurance/vehicle/rentals 

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Duke Service-Learning will not cover the costs of van rentals.