09/19/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2025 10:49
WWU News
September 19, 2025
The Starlight Shuttle will begin its regular operating schedule starting Sunday, Sept. 21. The Starlight Shuttle is WWU's safe ride home program for after Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) buses end operations for the day.
Students and employees are welcome to ride the Starlight Shuttle; booking a ride is easy through the WWU Starlight Shuttle app. The shuttle is an on-demand door-to-door service that operates within 5 miles of campus. The Starlight Shuttle is free to riders and is funded through the Active Transportation Fee.
The shuttle operates Monday through Saturday 10:30 p.m. through 2:30 a.m. and Sunday from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The shuttle does notoperate Thursday through Saturday of Thanksgiving break, during winter break, and during spring break. Riders may bring a guest on the shuttle, and all riders are expected to follow shuttle policies.
The shuttles are equipped with a wheelchair lift and bike racks, and service animals are welcome to ride. To learn more about the Starlight Shuttle, visit the Transportation Services Starlight Shuttle webpageor reach out to the Shuttle Operations Manager at [email protected].