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Silicon Valley Connector Reservations now in flexigo

As of May 15, 2025, all Silicon Valley Connector reservations must be made using the flexigo app.

Update 5/15/25 12:00 p.m.: The Off-campus Shuttle module is now live. If you have a reservation that was booked using the previous system, please go to "My Trips" in the Off-Campus Shuttle" module and check whether your reservations were imported. If not, please re-book them using the flexigo app. 

To get started, follow these steps, or view our user guide with app screenshots.

  1. Download the flexigo app on iOS or Android and sign in using your Cruz ID and Gold Password (this is required to see the Silicon Valley Connector options)
  2. Tap on the “Off-Campus Shuttle” module.
  3. Select "Search Routes"
  4. At the top of the screen, select the date for the reservation you’d like to make, then scroll to and tap the card with the trip details matching your schedule.
  5. Check the reservation details, adjust the “From” and “Until” dates if necessary, and tap "Reserve."
  6. Confirm that you’d like to make the reservation.
  7. The reservation is confirmed by the system.
  8. Reservation details will then be available on the My Trips card within the Off-Campus Shuttle module. If needed, reservations can be canceled from this screen by tapping the X on the My Trips card.

Reservations made prior to May 15th will automatically be transferred to the flexigo app, but we encourage you to go to the "Off-Campus Shuttle" module and check "My Trips" to confirm. If you do not see the trips you booked previously, please re-book them in the flexigo app.  

Beginning Monday, May 19th, drivers will verify pre-booked reservations at the time of boarding. To streamline that process, you will also be able to check in by using the flexigo app to scan a QR Code on the shuttle. 

This is a pilot period while we launch this functionality in the flexigo app. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Thank you for your patience while we work to continue improving TAPS services. 

In an effort to serve the Silicon Valley Campus, TAPS has added Silicon Valley Connector transit service which travels between the residential UCSC campus and the Silicon Valley Campus. This service will be available Monday-Friday excluding holidays, breaks, and other predetermined dates.

  • This service is only available to current UCSC students and employees
  • Trips must be scheduled at least two hours in advance
  • Trips may be scheduled up to 30 days in advance
  • Trips are limited to 10 riders each
  • If there are no riders scheduled within two hours of a trip, it will be canceled
  • Walk-ups will be considered depending on availability after scheduled riders are seated.
  • Riders may cancel their ride by emailing [email protected]. Rides should be canceled as far in advance as possible to avoid disruptions.
  • If trips are full or do not accommodate your schedule, students who attend or teach classes at the Silicon Valley Campus may request up to three (3) round-trip vouchers for METRO's Highway 17 Express per quarter. 

Riders must read and accept the Terms and Conditions to use this service

You will have the option to accept these when you book your trip

Silicon Valley Connector Student Agreement

Silicon Valley Connector Employee Agreement

Outbound Silicon Valley Connector

From Santa Cruz to Silicon Valley

The outbound connector will pick up at Baskin Engineering Circle on the residential campus and will drop off at the Silicon Valley Campus. Trips are limited to 10 passengers per time slot and must be scheduled at least 2 hours in advance. If a trip has no riders scheduled, it will be canceled. This is a one-way trip. 

Trips depart the residential campus at:

  • 6:30 a.m.
  • 2:00 p.m.
  • 7:15 p.m.

Inbound Silicon Valley Connector

From Silicon Valley to Santa Cruz

The inbound connector will pick up at the Silicon Valley Campus and drop off at Baskin Engineering Circle on the residential campus. Trips are limited to 10 passengers per time slot and must be scheduled at least 2 hours in advance. If a trip has no riders scheduled, it will be canceled. This is a one-way trip. 

Trips depart the Silicon Valley Campus at:

  • 8:00 a.m.
  • 3:30 p.m.
  • 8:45 p.m.
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