TaxiCats Program
Contact: All American Taxi, (859) 381-TAXICost: $2 per ride | UK PLUS account accepted
Requirements: Valid UK student ID
Area: Within stated boundaries (see map)
In an effort to provide low-cost taxi service to University of Kentucky students, University of Kentucky Parking & Transportation Services (PTS) and All American Taxi have entered into an agreement to revitalize the TaxiCats program.
The TaxiCats program was initially launched in October 2006 as a joint venture between the Genesis Project, Student Government Association (SGA) and All American Taxi. However, personnel turnover within the Genesis Project and SGA shifted the focus of both student organizations away from TaxiCats. PTS became involved in July 2008 in an effort to establish a consistent point of contact on the UK side of the program.
TaxiCats allows UK students with valid student IDs to ride within the boundaries of Chevy Chase, Broadway, Greg Page Apartments and Main Street for just $2 per person per ride. Additionally, All American Taxi will provide a 15% discount on taxi service outside the boundaries to UK students with valid student IDs. The discounted services will be available year-round.
All American Taxi (859-381-TAXI) accepts UK PLUS accounts, and has an average wait time of 15 to 20 minutes.
(859) 257-SAFE – One Number Coordinated Student Safety Program
The University offers a wide variety of safety-related student services. The 257-SAFE one number serves as a centralized and coordinated contact point to connect students to their desired service without them having to memorize or pre-program several phone numbers
Upon calling 257-SAFE, a functioning auto-attendant (automated menu system) directs people to 5 safety related services from the single 257-SAFE number.