Hours of Operation
6:00 PM to 4:00 AM
Phone Number
414.229.6503
6:00 PM to 4:00 AM
Phone Number
414.229.6503
Mission Statement
Be On the Safe Side provides van transportation to the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee students as a core component of UWM's commitment to campus safety. B.O.S.S. Functions to promote a safe environment for members of the UWM community to live, work and study.
Be On the Safe Side provides van transportation to the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee students as a core component of UWM's commitment to campus safety. B.O.S.S. Functions to promote a safe environment for members of the UWM community to live, work and study.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: No, state law dictates that alcohol cannot be taken in state owned or rented vans, so even if you are old enough and the drinks aren't opened, we can't have it in the van.
Q: Are pets allowed in the B.O.S.S. vans?
A: No pets are allowed unless mandated by the Persons with Disabilities Act.
Q: What do I do if I don't need my ride anymore?
A: You can call us just like you did to get your ride, but hit 1 instead of 3, which will bring you to a separate line which is used to cancel rides.
Q: Can I make a reservation for a ride at a specific time later in the night?
A: Sorry, unfortunately we strictly send vans in the order the calls are recieved. If you don't need a ride right away, you'll have to call back later.
Q: Who may use BOSS?
A: Since BOSS is funded solely through student’s segregated fees as part of their tuition, only University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Students enrolled for 1 or more credits may use the service.
Q: Who runs BOSS?
A: BOSS is proud that the vast majority of its employees are UWM students. There is usually one director who is full time, and anywhere from 55 to 65 student employees.
Q: How many people does BOSS transport?
A: This number changes with the school calendar. When school is in session, it is not uncommon to transport more than 15,000 students per month.
Q: How many people has BOSS taken since it started?
A: BOSS started in the year 2000, so this number is difficult to keep on top of, but as of the fall semester 2008, we should transport our 1 millionth passenger. To put this number in perspective, this would equal:
A: BOSS does our best to get to everyone in the order they requested a ride. With a service that is provided at no cost at point of service, BOSS transports between 600 and 800 students per night during the school year. Besides the volume of demand, there is traffic, vehicle issues, staffing, and weather that all play into our ability to operate.
Q: How much fuel does BOSS go through?
A: This is roughly 100 gallons per night when school is in session. That may seem like a lot, and it is, but it’s still considerably less than if everyone drove themselves.
Q: How many miles do you drive per year?
A: As an average, a BOSS van will travel 30,000 hard earned miles per year, with almost none of it being highway driving and nearly all of it being done on Milwaukee’s congested east side. To put this in perspective, the Earth at the equator is 24,901 miles. Collectively, BOSS vans travel 255,000 miles per year on Milwaukee's congested east side.
Q: How is BOSS funded?
A: BOSS is funded through student segregated fees as appropriated by the Student Association.
Q: How much do I pay for BOSS?
A:As a student you pay $10.30 in segregated fees per semester for the BOSS program. This is subject to change each year. Funding for segregated fees is appropriated by the Student Association.
A: No, state law dictates that alcohol cannot be taken in state owned or rented vans, so even if you are old enough and the drinks aren't opened, we can't have it in the van.
Q: Are pets allowed in the B.O.S.S. vans?
A: No pets are allowed unless mandated by the Persons with Disabilities Act.
Q: What do I do if I don't need my ride anymore?
A: You can call us just like you did to get your ride, but hit 1 instead of 3, which will bring you to a separate line which is used to cancel rides.
Q: Can I make a reservation for a ride at a specific time later in the night?
A: Sorry, unfortunately we strictly send vans in the order the calls are recieved. If you don't need a ride right away, you'll have to call back later.
Q: Who may use BOSS?
A: Since BOSS is funded solely through student’s segregated fees as part of their tuition, only University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Students enrolled for 1 or more credits may use the service.
Q: Who runs BOSS?
A: BOSS is proud that the vast majority of its employees are UWM students. There is usually one director who is full time, and anywhere from 55 to 65 student employees.
Q: How many people does BOSS transport?
A: This number changes with the school calendar. When school is in session, it is not uncommon to transport more than 15,000 students per month.
Q: How many people has BOSS taken since it started?
A: BOSS started in the year 2000, so this number is difficult to keep on top of, but as of the fall semester 2008, we should transport our 1 millionth passenger. To put this number in perspective, this would equal:
- Filling the Bradley Center 54 times
- Filling Lambeau Field 13.7 times
- Filling Miller Park 23.6 times
- Filling the U.S Cellular 78.75 times
- Filling Camp Randall 12.45 times
- More than 17% of the population of Wisconsin
A: BOSS does our best to get to everyone in the order they requested a ride. With a service that is provided at no cost at point of service, BOSS transports between 600 and 800 students per night during the school year. Besides the volume of demand, there is traffic, vehicle issues, staffing, and weather that all play into our ability to operate.
Q: How much fuel does BOSS go through?
A: This is roughly 100 gallons per night when school is in session. That may seem like a lot, and it is, but it’s still considerably less than if everyone drove themselves.
Q: How many miles do you drive per year?
A: As an average, a BOSS van will travel 30,000 hard earned miles per year, with almost none of it being highway driving and nearly all of it being done on Milwaukee’s congested east side. To put this in perspective, the Earth at the equator is 24,901 miles. Collectively, BOSS vans travel 255,000 miles per year on Milwaukee's congested east side.