Santa Fe College students in urgent situations will have access starting this month to free Uber rides.

In an innovative partnership between SF and Uber, eligible students will receive vouchers for two free Uber rides within 15 miles of SF’s Northwest Campus or its centers.

According to an SF release, the program is part of the college’s Safe Santa Fe initiative. This program is designed to support the safety of on-campus students, guests and employees. On a case-by-case basis, college staff will identify eligible students for the Uber vouchers without a request or application process. Key SF staff have been trained to recognize when students would need the Uber vouchers.

“We are pleased to partner with Uber on an important initiative to support both safety and access to transportation,” said Ed Book, chief of the SF Police Department, in the release, who led efforts to secure the partnership. “Transportation is often a key concern for our students. In an urgent situation, transportation is vital.”

Before requesting a ride, students will be given a code to use in the Wallet section of the Uber app. The vouchers can be used only for UberX rides, are non-transferable, and cannot be combined with other offers. Offer and terms are subject to change.

“Uber’s partnership will give our students an extra peace of mind in an urgent situation,” said Dr. Naima Brown, vice president for Student Affairs, in the release. “It will let them focus on what they need to do, instead of how they are going to get there. Uber’s generous support will make a difference.’’