PANTHER EXPRESS

GSU’s transit fleet, Panther Express, provides last-mile service between downtown Atlanta, the Fairlie-Poplar Business District, Sweet Auburn and Historic Summerhill. Students can park for free (after they register their vehicle) in the Convocation Center Deck and Green Lot at Center Parc Stadium and ride the shuttle to campus.

Boarding fees and IDs are not required. Should you need assistance boarding, our drivers are equipped to help. ADA Parking is also available in the Convocation Center Deck and Green Lot.

RESERVE A SHUTTLE

Panther Express shuttles can be reserved for special events when available for $150 per hour for a minimum of three hours.

Panther Express Routes

Our daily routes operate Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. – midnight and Friday, 7 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. We do not provide service on weekends and university holidays. For turn-by-turn tracking, download Passio GO! Please note: Downtown traffic can negatively affect shuttle arrival time. Please allow for additional time when riding the Panther Express.

Blue Route:
Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. – midnight
Friday, 7 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Center Parc Stadium Green Lot
Petit Science Center
Sparks Hall (off Courtland Street)

Green Route:
Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. – midnight
Friday, 7 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Student Center East
75 Piedmont
Piedmont North

Red Route:
Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. – midnight
Friday, 7 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Convocation Center Deck
Langdale Hall

Purple Route:
Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday, 7 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Student Center East
75 Piedmont
Piedmont North
Rialto

Live Panther Express Route Map

Panther Ride

The Panther Ride is a demand-response, ride-share transportation service for Georgia State University students. The service provides safe and efficient evening transportation on Georgia State’s downtown campus from specified locations. Students can request a ride using their Passio app Monday to Thursday from 8:30 pm to 2:30 am (earlier hours will be available after daylight savings – stay tuned). Additionally, rides will be offered to the Summerhill Publix Tuesday/Thursdays from 3pm – 6pm and the Atlantic Station Target Saturdays from 3pm – 6pm.

**OnDemand Service Locations:**

Buildings:

– College of Law
– Library South
– Aderhold
– Student Center East
– Recreation Center (SKN Deck)
– 34 Broad Street
– Petit Science Center

Decks/Lots:

– Convocation Deck
– T-Deck:
– G Deck
– Stadium’s Green Lot:
– SKN Decks
– M Deck
– J Deck

Residential Halls:

– Lofts
– Patton Hall/Greek Housing
– Piedmont Central
– Commons
– Piedmont North

Shopping:

– Summerhill Publix (Tues/Thurs 3pm-6pm)
– Atlantic Station Target (Saturdays 3pm-6pm)

Passio GO!

Introducing the Passio GO! App

App Features

Interactive Home Screen

One Screen: Maps, Routes, and Messages
ETAs, Routes, and Schedules in Real Time

Touch & Go Trip Planner

“Tap to Set” Trip Start and Destination
SmartSearch for Any Route Location

Communication

One-Screen Message Alerts
BusBuzz

Follow My Bus

Tap to Track
Moves with Vehicle Location

No more missing the bus. With real-time tracking and notifications, get back in control of your commute.

Download the Passio GO! app for free from the App Store and Google Play.

Download Passio GO!

Bus Safety

To help prevent Covid 19, social distancing is strongly encouraged.

Here are some bus safety tips:

You can help prevent injury by following these safety tips:

Stay back from the curb until the bus comes to a complete stop.
Cross the street behind the bus. This helps you to see, and be seen by other motorists.
Do not walk between two stopped buses. The buses sometimes roll back slightly when the brakes are released.
When driving another vehicle, do not pass a stopped bus unless you are in a passing zone.
If you ride a bicycle, skateboard, or roller blades, don’t hang on to the rear of the bus or follow too closely. The bus may stop unexpectedly.

Your driver is a fully-trained, professional bus operator. For your safety and that of others, thank you for observing the following:

Be ready to get on or off the bus when it stops. Drivers are instructed not to open the doors again once they begin to re-enter traffic.
Drivers are instructed to load and unload at bus stops only.
If standing, please move to the center of the bus. Drivers are instructed not to move the bus with people standing in unsafe locations on the bus.
To prevent injury to yourself or others, if you are traveling with a stroller or other wheeled device, be sure to lock the wheels or maintain control of your property while the bus is in motion.

Bus Buzz (Customer Feedback)

How to use Bus Buzz

Step One: Identify your bus number (you can find it on one of the posters, or window stickers on your bus, or on the side of the bus ).
Step Two: Text your feedback to “72727” and make sure to include your bus number located on your bus with the letters p-a-n-t-h-e-x-p in front of the number. I.e. “panthexp141.”
Step Three: A Panther Express customer service representative will respond with in 48 hours of your text.

Customer Service Feedback at Your Fingertips

BusBuzz will change the way we interact with our Panther Express passengers. Passengers suggest improvements, report issues, give compliments, and can register for alerts so they are completely in touch with the Georgia State University transit system.

Responses from our Passengers will be tracked

Follow the history of conversations with Panther Express riders
Management will be able to see who responded to Panther Express rider comments and see what they said
View reports and trends to help improve future communications

Emergency Alerts

Send system messages to all registered passengers
Create groups of passengers who need special information

No Apps or Special Software needed

Panther Express riders use text messaging on their cell phone

Reserve a Panther Express

Reserve a Panther Express Shuttle

Panther Express shuttles can be reserved for special events when available for $150 per hour for a minimum of three hours. Our large shuttles seat 37 passengers, and our small shuttles seat 20 passengers. The Panther Express shuttle reservation form below should be submitted at least 10 days prior to your event.

All rates and fees are subject to change without notice. Annual changes are anticipated July 1 of each fiscal year.

Rules and Regulations

Approval usually takes five business days if the request is submitted within 10 days of the event date. You will receive notification of your approval or denial from our department by email.
No split schedules are allowed. Services will be billed separately at a four-hour minimum.
Panther Express shuttles will not travel outside state lines.
Cancellations are allowed up to 72 hours prior to the time of service and must be submitted via email. Any cancellations requested after this time will be subject to a penalty fee equal to the minimum usage fee. Please review all the information provided carefully. Modifications are subject to a $50 administrative fee.
Passengers are prohibited from eating food of any kind or drinking alcoholic beverages on shuttles.
You may not tape or affix any item to the outside or inside of the shuttles.
Georgia State will not be held liable for any lost, stolen or damaged property.

Panther Express Reservation Form

All rates and fees are subject to change without notice. Annual changes are anticipated July 1 of each fiscal year.

Department/Organization*
Name*
Campus Phone Number*
Emergency Phone Number (cell phone of on-site coordinator)*
Email Address for Confirmation*
Number of Buses Requested*
Estimated Attendance*
Bus Functions*
- Pick-up/Drop-off
- Continuous Loop
Scheduling Information
Please note, buses depart from Downtown Atlanta, therefore start times must also reflect travel time required for initial pickup. Charges will end once the buses return to their origin in Downtown Atlanta.
Event Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Pickup Site*
Pickup Address
Street Address City ZIP Code
Bus Arrival Time*

: HH

MM

*Arrival time refers to the time buses will arrive at the pickup location.
Bus Departure Time*

: HH

MM

*Departure time refers to the time buses will depart the pickup location and travel to the event destination.
Event Site*
Event Address
Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code
Event Time*

: HH

MM
Event End Time*

: HH

MM
Description of Event(s) and Charter Requirements*
Please review all the information provided carefully. Modifications are subject to a $50 administrative fee.
Please indicate the form of payment*
- Check
- Credit Card
- Speed Type
Department*
Name of Contact*
Contact Phone #*
Department*
Name of Contact*
Contact Phone #*
Speed Type (if applicable)*
Rules and Regulations*
I agree to the Rules and Regulations.
Approval usually takes five business days if the request is submitted within 10 days of the event date. You will receive notification of your approval or denial from our department by email.

No split schedules are allowed. Services will be billed separately at a four-hour minimum.

Panther Express shuttles will not travel outside state lines.

Cancellations are allowed up to 72 hours prior to the time of service and must be submitted via email. Any cancellations requested after this time will be subject to a penalty fee equal to the minimum usage fee. Please review all the information provided carefully. Modifications are subject to a $50 administrative fee.

Passengers are prohibited from eating food of any kind or drinking alcoholic beverages on shuttles.

You may not tape or affix any item to the outside or inside of the shuttles.

Georgia State will not be held liable for any lost, stolen or damaged property.
Signature*

Please type the first and last name authorizing a Panther Express reservation.
Signature Authorization
By signing below and submitting this form electronically, you are authorizing Georgia State University Parking & Transportation to reserve Panther Express shuttle(s) for your event. Please note that this is also an acknowledgement that due to downtown traffic, alternate routes may be used to expedite travel time.
Comments
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Contact Us

404-413-9500

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PHYSICAL ADDRESS

66 Courtland St. SE Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30303

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 3971 Atlanta, GA 30302-3971

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