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UNE Safety Shuttle

The Campus Safety Shuttle is a dedicated service that helps students travel safely between campus and Armidale town centre.

Service Details:

  • Operates during Trimesters and Intensive periods (excluding public holidays).
  • Departs Austin College at UNE approximately every 30 minutes from the designated start time.
  • Designed to provide easy access to essential services in the heart of Armidale.

What You Need:

Track the Shuttle in Real-Time:

Download the UNE Safe app to monitor the shuttle’s location under the “UNE Safety Shuttle” tab.

Emergency Transport Assistance:
If you’re on campus and require urgent transport to town or back to campus, contact the UNE Life Safety, Security & Information team at 02 6773 2099 for support.

REGULAR SHUTTLE BUS STOPS & TIMETABLE

Shuttle Bus Stops

  • UNE Directory Board
  • Northern Carpark
  • Natural History Museum – W077
  • Mary White College
  • Austin/EPC bus stop
  • St Albert’s College
  • Girraween Service Station
  • Belgrave Cinema
  • Hardman Automotive
  • Mazda Service Centre
  • Optus Shop (Beardy Street Mall)
  • Armidale Hospital
  • Wright Village (Eastern Car Park)

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Please note;

  • The shuttle will only stop at approved stops. To access this service, you will need your valid student ID card.
  • The shuttle Bus does not run on Public Holidays.

Timetable

Mon | 6:00 pm – 12:00 am

Tues | 6:00 pm – 12:00 am

Wed | 6:00 pm – 12:00 am

Thur | 6:00 pm – 12:00 am

Fri | 6:00 pm – 2:00 am

Sat | 6:00 pm – 2:00 am

Sun | 6:00 pm – 12:00 am

You can track this bus in real-time by downloading the UNE Safe app on your phone and heading to “UNE Safety Shuttle”.

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INTENSIVE SHUTTLE BUS STOPS & TIMETABLE

Shuttle Bus Stops | 7:30 – 9:30 am (at other times, please use the daily route)

  • Northern Carpark
  • Natural History Museum – W077
  • Mary White College
  • UNE Directory Board
  • Wright Village (Eastern Car Park)
  • Acacia Motor Inn
  • All Seasons Motel
  • Alluna Motel
  • City Centre Motor Inn
  • Town/Shopping (Coles)
  • Central Park
  • Dumaresq Street East Motels
  • White Lanterns Motel
  • Deer Park Motor Inn
  • Austin College Bus Stop
  • St Albert’s College

Shuttle Bus Stops | 4:30-6:00 pm (at other times, please use the daily route)

  • Northern Carpark
  • Natural History Museum – W077
  • Mary White College
  • UNE Directory Board
  • Wright Village (Eastern Car Park)
  • Acacia Motor Inn
  • All Seasons Motel
  • Alluna Motel
  • City Centre Motor Inn
  • Town/Shopping (Coles)
  • Central Park
  • Dumaresq Street East Motels
  • White Lanterns Motel
  • Deer Park Motor Inn
  • Austin College Bus Stop
  • St Albert’s College

Shuttle Bus Stops | from 6:00 pm

  • UNE Directory Board
  • Northern Carpark
  • Natural History Museum – W077
  • Mary White College
  • Austin/EPC bus stop
  • St Albert’s College
  • Girraween Service Station
  • Belgrave Cinema
  • Hardman Automotive
  • Mazda Service Centre
  • Optus Shop (Beardy Street Mall)
  • Armidale Hospital
  • Wright Village (Eastern Car Park)

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Please note;

  • The shuttle will only stop at approved stops. To access this service, you will need your valid student ID card.
  • The shuttle Bus does not run on Public Holidays.

Our Intensive Shuttlebus service will run 

  • 05/02/2024 – 16/02/2024
  • 08/04/2024 – 19/04/2024
  • 27/05/2024 – 02/06/2024
  • 05/08/2024 – 16/08/2024
  • 23/09/2024 – 29/09/2024
  • 09/12/2024 – 20/12/2024

Timetable

Mon | 7:30-9:30 am | 4:30 – 6pm | 6:00 – 10:30pm

Tues | 7:30-9:30 am | 4:30 – 6pm | 6:00 – 10:30pm

Wed | 7:30-9:30 am | 4:30 – 6pm | 6:00 – 10:30pm

Thur | 7:30-9:30 am | 4:30 – 6pm | 6:00 – 10:30pm

Fri | 7:30-9:30 am | 4:30 – 6pm | 6:00 – 12:30am

Sat | 7:30-9:30 am | 4:30 – 6pm | 6:00 – 12:30am

Sun | 7:30-9:30 am | 4:30 – 6pm | 6:00 – 10:30pm

You can track this bus in real-time by downloading the UNE Safe app on your phone and heading to “UNE Safety Shuttle”.

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UNE Life Safety Shuttle Terms of Service

  1. The UNE Safety Shuttle service is available exclusively to current University of New England (UNE) students.
  2. Passengers must present a valid physical UNE student ID before boarding. This identification may be requested at any time during the journey.
  3. Passengers are required to remain seated with seatbelts securely fastened for the duration of the journey.
  4. The shuttle will only stop at designated and approved locations. Under normal circumstances, the shuttle will follow the designated route without deviation.
  5. Passengers must conduct themselves appropriately, refraining from the use of offensive language or engaging in inappropriate behaviour. All body parts and personal belongings must remain inside the shuttle at all times.
  6. Eating, drinking, smoking, and vaping are strictly prohibited on the shuttle.
  7. Passengers using the service acknowledge that both visual and audio surveillance will be operating for the safety of all onboard.
  8. Passengers are expected to follow all instructions from UNE Life Safety, Security & Information staff and comply with the UNE Residential Code of Conduct and Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules. Any aggressive, threatening, or anti-social behaviour will result in immediate removal from the shuttle and will lead to further disciplinary action.
  9. Passengers are encouraged to monitor the UNE Safe App for real-time updates on the shuttle’s location. Please note that drivers are required to take regular breaks during the night service, and it is not unusual for the shuttle to be stationary for short periods.
  10. The driver may deviate from the standard route if necessary to ensure the safety of passengers or the service.
  11. UNE Life staff reserve the right to deny entry to any passenger who violates the Residential Code of Conduct or Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules. This may include, but is not limited to:
    • Eating, drinking, smoking, or vaping
    • Using offensive language
    • Engaging in inappropriate behaviour
    • Exhibiting aggressive, threatening, or anti-social behaviour
  1. For any complaints regarding the service, please contact us on 6773 2099 or via email at securitymanager@une.edu.au or sguforstudents@une.edu.au.

How do I log in on the UNE Safety Shuttle?

When boarding the UNE Safety Shuttle, present your valid Student ID card to the driver.

In some vehicles, you may also need to swipe your ID card, similar to how you access buildings at UNE.

How can I access information about the UNE Safety Shuttle?

You can access the UNE Safety Shuttle’s real-time GPS tracking via the BusMinder system on the UNE Life Transport page or the UNE Safe App.

BusMinder enhances safety and convenience by allowing students to monitor the shuttle’s location and plan their travel to and from the university and Armidale city centre.

How do I use the UNE Safe App for the Safety Shuttle?

  1. Download or open the UNE Safety App
  2. Open the UNE Safe App.
  3. Select “UNE Safety Shuttle.”
  4. Choose your route – either the Daily Route or the Intensive Route.
  5. Track the shuttle live in real-time.

Please see the stop section above for a full list of stops and additional details.

 

Need help?

If you have questions or need assistance with the Shuttle Bus tracker, contact UNE Life, Safety, Security & Information.

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Daily & Intensive Routes

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