COVID-19 Update  

University of Iowa's Undergraduate Student Government wants to restate its continued commitment to the health and safety of our community. We echo the University’s recommendation to follow recommended CDC public health guidelines, but want to ensure that students who need to utilize the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) still have an affordable and accessible method of transportation. For this reason, are requiring that all students wear a mask to use this service, to be active immediately. If you do not wear a mask, you may be denied service.

The service will now run using the following dates:  

USG Airport Shuttle Fall Service 

UPDATED October 13, 2021 

Please note that reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance to ensure our partners at Yellow Cab of Iowa City can arrange transportation.  

If you have already booked an arrival pickup (from CID to Iowa City), be on the look-out for a follow-up email requesting information on any reservation changes. Failing to respond to that forthcoming email will result in your reservation being cancelled. 

UISG and Yellow Cab are working closely with University administration as we monitor the global situation and consider the safest options for students. See the University website for regularly updated information https://coronavirus.uiowa.edu.

Please see below for more information on the structure of this service, fees, pick-up locations, and reservation forms.  

The shuttle service is changing its model to have one central pickup locations to better manage the large number of student reservations. Riders will only be able to select the following pick-up/drop off locations:  

• Iowa Memorial Union 

Riders will have the option to select a pickup time at 30-minute intervals from the 4 locations from 8am-9pm during available dates. Shuttle needs outside the set hours or dates are expected to find alternate transportation. All riders will be charged $10 for their shuttle ride. Please note, riders are not expected to pay or tip drivers – all payments will be assessed via U-Bill unless otherwise requested.  

Please remain vigilant for any correspondence you may receive from Yellow Cab prior to your departure. Please be prompt in arriving to your shuttle, other students may be waiting upon your arrival and we have informed Yellow Cab that they are not obligated to wait in excess of 10 minutes for any individual student.  

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact David Keffala Gerhard (david-keffala-gerhard@uiowa.edu) as soon as possible.
Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions page if you need any clarification.

UISG is partnering with Yellow Cab of Iowa City to provide a low-cost airport shuttle service for Cedar Rapids Airport over the 2019-2020 academic year. The service is offered before and after academic break periods. Through this partnership, Yellow Cab works to group students together to make pickups & drop-offs as efficient as possible.

The USG airport shuttle will be available for students looking to get home for summer, fall, winter, and spring breaks. If for any reason you need to cancel or change your reservation please email uisgairport@gmail.com or call 319-341-7939 at least 24 hours prior to your pick-up time. All reservations must be made via the reservation form. No reservations will be accepted over the phone.

Students should allow for a window of availability for pickup to coordinate shuttles more efficiently.  Yellow Cab reserves the right to give you an alternative pickup location near your original location request within 24 hours of your scheduled departure. Please remain vigilant for any correspondence you may receive from Yellow Cab prior to your departure. Please be prompt in arriving to your shuttle, other students may be waiting upon your arrival and we have informed Yellow Cab that they are not obligated to wait in excess of 10 minutes for any individual student.

Yellow Cab has a designated pickup location outside of the baggage claim at the Eastern Iowa Airport. This pickup location is designated at the very end of the pickup area directly outside of the baggage claim. Please confirm with your driver that you are listed as a pickup before entering the vehicle. 

Fees:

Students are not expected to pay or tip drivers.

Fees are automatically billed to student's U-Bills. If a student does not wish use their U-bill to pay for this service, they should inquire with the Director of Student Services as soon as possible. To do this, email david-keffala-gerhard@uiowa.edu

2021-2022 Schedule:

Please Note: We recognize that many students are traveling outside of these dates and we will work the best we can to accommodate you. But please be aware, we will not accommodate students more than 10 days prior to the start of a break, or 10 days following the completion of a break. If your travel dates fall within these 10 day ranges, we may be able to accommodate you, but cannot guarantee this to be the case. This is due to our limited capacity and inability to manage a full-time shuttle service based on the resources available. USG reserves the right to refuse any service request outside of the windows of operation. 

Why does USG charge for this service? Charging a small fee allows USG to partner with a provider who can better manage the high demand for this service & promotes the economic sustainability of this service into the future.

 Below are several alternative options available for getting to the Airport:

- Uber
- Lyft
- UI Rideshare - https://transportation.uiowa.edu/ui-rideshare 
- Rideshare Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/116036458502237/ 
- Private Airport Shuttle Company - https://www.crshuttle.com/#!/RATES 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Dave Keffala-Gerhard (david-keffala-gerhard@uiowa.edu) as soon as possible.

Reservation Forms:

"I will be leaving from the campus." - Departure Form

"I will be returning to the campus." - Arrival Form

Feedback Form:

"I would like to report my experience using the service"