Blue Jay Transportation, known as Night Ride, offers a secure and reliable on-demand, curb-to-curb transportation service within the vicinity of the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus. Designed to ensure the safety and convenience of students, faculty, and staff, this service operates from 6 p.m. onwards, accommodating ride requests submitted before 2 a.m.
To utilize this blue jay transportation service, users can easily download the TransLoc app for direct ride requests from their smartphones. Alternatively, for those preferring direct assistance, booking can be made by calling 410-516-8700 to connect with a dispatcher. It’s important to note that booking via the TransLoc app requires a valid 10-digit phone number and a Johns Hopkins affiliated email address (.jh, .jhu, or .jhmi).
For real-time service area visibility during operating hours, an interactive map is available on TransLoc. Outside of these hours, an alternative interactive map can be consulted to verify if a specific residence falls within the approximate service area covered by Blue Jay Transportation.
Blue Jay Transportation Service Area Map: Check if your location within Homewood Campus is covered by the Night Ride on-demand transport service.
Key Aspects of Using Blue Jay Transportation
When planning to use Blue Jay Transportation, several key points should be considered to ensure a smooth experience. The service accommodates groups of up to five individuals. Larger groups may need to be split to effectively utilize the service. For groups with varied destinations, it is often more efficient to book separate rides from the same origin.
Upon arrival at the designated pickup location, riders will receive an alert from TransLoc. This alert may state, “The driver has indicated they cannot see you,” which is a standard automated message. Drivers will wait for a maximum of three minutes at the pickup location before proceeding. Passengers are responsible for managing their belongings, ensuring they can carry all items in a single trip both onto and off the vehicle.
It’s important to understand that Night Ride prioritizes safety and operates as a shared service. This means that while convenience is a factor, passenger safety and efficient routing are paramount. Vans may be dispatched to other waiting passengers before proceeding to a final drop-off destination. Consequently, direct routes from pickup to destination are not always guaranteed.
For any immediate assistance regarding ride status or app related issues, the dispatch office can be contacted directly at (410) 516-8700.
Lyft Integration for Blue Jay Transportation
During peak hours, to maintain service efficiency, dispatchers may occasionally transfer a Blue Jay Night Ride request to Lyft. In such instances, a Lyft driver will be dispatched directly by the service — riders are not required to contact Lyft themselves, use the Lyft app, or handle payment. Notification of a Lyft vehicle arrival will be communicated via text message. Passengers are advised to confirm that the arriving vehicle matches the description provided in the text. Similar to the standard service, Lyft drivers will wait for a maximum of three minutes upon arrival.
For additional inquiries, feedback, or concerns regarding the Blue Jay Night Ride service, please direct them to [email protected]. Blue Jay Transportation is committed to providing a safe and dependable night transportation option for the Johns Hopkins University community.
