Transportation Services

for International Students

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The Office of International Students and Visiting Scholars provides transportation services for certain purposes which include the following:

 

  • Walmart/Grocery Shopping (every Friday from 3-5 p.m.)
  • Applying for a Texas Drivers License/ID at the DPS office
  • Applying for a Social Security Number at the SS office  
  • Airport Pick-up (new students only)

 

All transportation requests must be submitted at least 48 hours (not including weekends) before the requested trip date. Please also be informed that transportation requests will be accommodated based on staff availability during office hours. Otherwise, students may utilize other transportation services listed below. 

 

 

Weekly Walmart Trips

The OISVS provides transportation to Walmart every Friday. Students are picked up from the Brown Library parking lot (in front of Mabee Hall) at 3 p.m. and are given 1 hour to get what they need. Students are then dropped off at their respective residence halls.

Other Transportation Services

ABI Taxi
Phone: (325) 673-4700
Service: Taxi, call for a ride

CityLink
Website: https://abilenetx.gov/414/CityLink
Phone: (325) 676-6287
Services: Public Bus Service

Lynkup Taxi Service
Website: Lynkuptc.com
Services: book a ride, food/grocery delivery

RoadRunner Taxi
Website: https://www.roadrunnertaxitx.com/
Phone: (325) 232-3295
Service: Taxi, call for a ride

Uber
Uber App
Website: https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/abilene/
Service: Transport taxi, food or grocery delivery.