Disability Golf (DisGo) Cart Service
Disability Golf (DisGo) Cart Service, operated by Stanford Transportation, is a complimentary curb-to-curb transportation service that provides travel between core campus locations with a vehicle that will accommodate the needs of eligible students, staff, or faculty members with a disability or medical condition.
Service Hours
Operation | Days | Times | Last Departure | Dispatcher Available |
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Year-round | Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. | 8:45 p.m. | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
No service on weekends, university holidays, or during winter break.
*For after-hours campus travel, visit 5-SURE Safe Rides or call 650-725-SURE (650-725-7873).
Service Area
Disability Golf (DisGo) Cart Service operates on the Stanford Campus within the red boundary line indicated on the map below.
Eligibility
Any student, faculty, or staff member with a disability or medical condition that limits their ability to navigate the campus independently is eligible to use DisGo.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please contact the Diversity and Access Office by email disability.access@stanford.edu.
Sign Up
Please complete the DisGo Registration Form.
Scheduling Rides
Rides are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, we encourage all users to book rides before 7 pm the day before their intended ride. We recommend that students with a regular schedule consider booking recurring weekly or quarterly rides. Priority is given to rides to class and doctor appointments.
If you are scheduling a ride before 7 pm the day before the ride, you have two options:
- By Phone: Call or text (415) 404-1059. Please provide the dispatcher with the pick-up date, pick-up time, detailed pick-up location, destination, phone number, and relevant information (e.g., wheelchair user, mobility devices, using crutches, etc.). If you choose to text, the dispatcher will confirm your booking via text message
- By online reservation form: Please fill out the online reservation form. The dispatcher will email you with confirmation.
*For Same-Day Requests: Call or text (415) 404-1059. Please provide the dispatcher with the pick-up date, pick-up time, detailed pick-up location, destination, phone number, and relevant information (e.g., wheelchair user, mobility devices, using crutches, etc.). If you choose to text, the dispatcher will confirm your booking via text message.
Cancellations, Changes, No-Show Policy
To modify or cancel rides or update an existing ride, please call or text DisGo dispatch as soon as possible at (415) 404-1059.
No-Show Policy: Failure to appear for a scheduled ride will result in the cancellation of your remaining rides for the day. To maintain your remaining rides, please confirm them by calling (415) 404-1059.
Important Considerations
- DisGo is NOT an on-demand ride-hailing service: Rides are on a first-come, first-serve basis. We have a limited capacity and cannot accommodate all requests. To maximize your chances of having a ride, please book by 7 pm the day before.
- Be ready before your pickup time. Drivers wait up to 5 minutes at the pickup location.
- Drivers can assist passengers with getting into and out of the vehicle, upon request. However, they are unable to assist passengers from the vehicle to their destination building. If you require assistance getting from the DisGo drop-off point to a specific room or floor, please make your own arrangements for this additional assistance or contact the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) oae-contactus@stanford.edu to explore accommodations.
- Demand During Peak Hours: Trips to classes and medical appointments will be prioritized during peak hours. It is recommended that during peak hours of operation (11:00 am-3:30 pm), riders limit their rides to dining halls, residences, gyms, student union, etc.
- Alternative Transportation: DisGo has limited capacity and be unable to provide rides to requested locations at requested times on some occasions. Riders are encouraged to explore the Marguerite Shuttles as an alternative. All buses are wheelchair accessible and equipped with bike racks.
- DisGo carts are used for transporting passengers and do not have flat bed storage areas. As a general rule, no personal transportation conveyances (e.g. bikes, scooters, etc.) are permitted on DisGo carts. Packages, parcels or boxes larger than a backpack must be contained within the passenger row of the golf cart and riders are responsible for securing these items.
- Any mobility devices (e.g. scooters, wheelchairs etc.) used for disability-related needs must be collapsible and contained within the passenger row of the DisGo cart. It is recommended that passengers request the wheelchair accessible DisGo cart for mobility devices that are not collapsible.
- DisGo drivers are not responsible for assisting passengers in loading and offloading personal items. If you have questions regarding the above, please contact disabilitygolfcart@stanford.edu.
DisGo FAQs
Are my rides guaranteed?
No, rides are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to our limited capacity, we may be unable to accommodate all requests. To maximize your chances of securing a ride, please book by 7 pm the day before. Please contact DisGo dispatch at (415) 404-1059 to confirm your rides.
What is the cancellation/no-show policy?
To cancel or update existing rides, please contact DisGo dispatch at (415) 404-1059 via call or text as soon as possible. If you miss a scheduled ride, your remaining rides for that day will be canceled. To maintain your remaining rides, please call (415) 404-1059 to confirm them.
I have a question regarding my eligibility for the service.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please contact the Diversity and Access Office by emailing disability.access@stanford.edu.
Can I get service after hours and during the weekends during the academic year?
For after-hours campus travel, visit 5-SURE Safe Rides or call 650-725-SURE (650-725-7873).
Can someone accompany me on my ride?
Designated caregivers and service animals are permitted to accompany the DisGo rider. However, colleagues, friends, classmates, and individuals not affiliated with Stanford University are not authorized to utilize DisGo.
Can my wheelchair be accommodated?
Yes, please choose a wheelchair-accessible vehicle if you require one for your trip. Note that last-minute requests may be delayed.
Comments and Suggestions
If you have comments or suggestions about the DisGo service, please email disabilitygolfcart@stanford.edu or call DisGo: (650) 724-9339.
For questions about a specific ride call DisGo Dispatch: (415) 404-1059.