Salisbury, NC · Campus & City Rides

CatawbaGO: On-Demand Rides at Catawba College and in Salisbury, NC

Free on-demand electric rides for Catawba College ID holders across campus and Salisbury.

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CatawbaGO is a free electric rideshare for Catawba College students, staff, and ID holders, operated by Slidr, serving campus and downtown Salisbury, North Carolina. Request a ride in the app and a nearby electric vehicle picks you up, with no fare and no waiting at a stop.

Download the CatawbaGO app

Download the app to request rides, track your driver in real time, and get where you are going.

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Two Catawba College students walking past a wrapped CatawbaGO electric shuttle parked on campus.

Where CatawbaGO runs

Across the Catawba College campus, downtown Salisbury, and the surrounding Salisbury neighborhoods, plus three separate outlying zones.

CatawbaGO coverage is the Catawba College campus, downtown Salisbury, and surrounding Salisbury neighborhoods, about 6.6 square miles total including three separate outlying zones.

How it works

Download the app

Get the CatawbaGO app free from the App Store or Google Play.

Sign in

Create an account and verify your eligibility to ride.

Request a ride

Set your pickup and destination and request. A nearby electric vehicle is dispatched to you.

Track your driver

Watch your driver approach in real time with a live map and arrival estimate.

Ride

Hop in and go. Rate your trip when you arrive.

Hours, fares, and who can ride

Hours

On-demand

Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sat–Sun, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

On-demand only. There is no longer any fixed route service.

Runs all fall and spring weeks, including weekends. Reduced service on breaks; no service over summer or winter break.

Fares

Free for all Catawba ID holders. No fare, no surge, no tipping.

Who can ride

Catawba College students, faculty, and staff with a valid Catawba ID. Sign in with your Catawba email.

Skip the parking

Skip Catawba parking. Ride for free.

Catawba College parking fills up and a permit is one more cost. CatawbaGO lets students leave the car and still get to class, downtown Salisbury, the grocery store, and back. With more than 4,520 rides in the fall 2025 semester, it has become how Catawba gets around.

Frequently asked questions

Is CatawbaGO free?

Yes. CatawbaGO is completely free for all Catawba College ID holders. There is no fare, no surge pricing, and no tipping.

What are CatawbaGO's hours?

On-demand service runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, during the fall and spring academic calendar. CatawbaGO is on-demand only; there is no fixed route service. Reduced service runs during fall and spring breaks, and the service is not available over summer or winter break. The live badge above shows whether it is running now.

Who can ride CatawbaGO?

Catawba College students, faculty, and staff with a valid Catawba ID. Sign in with your Catawba email in the app.

How do I download the CatawbaGO app?

Download the CatawbaGO app from the App Store or Google Play, sign in with your Catawba email, and request a ride. See the download section above.

How long is the wait?

The average wait time is 10 to 15 minutes, and can be longer at peak times. The app shows a live arrival estimate before you confirm your request.

Can I use CatawbaGO instead of parking on campus?

Yes. Many students use CatawbaGO to avoid Catawba College parking entirely, leaving the car and requesting a ride across campus or into Salisbury instead.

What if I leave something in the vehicle?

There is a lost and found in the app. Report your item there, or email info@rideslidr.com with your trip details, and Slidr support will help recover it.

Questions or concerns?

Slidr operates CatawbaGO and handles all rider support. Reach us any time.

Email supportinfo@rideslidr.com In-app supportChat with us in the app

Lost and found: Left something behind? Report it through the lost and found in the app, or email info@rideslidr.com with your trip time and route, and we will help track it down.

Catawba College maintains its own program page with app instructions and schedules for ID holders. See Catawba College's CatawbaGO page.

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