DeKALB – Northern Illinois University officials said changes to the university’s Late Night Ride service are intended to improve efficiency and ensure the service isn’t being abused.

Late Night Ride, a free service provided by the university, has been offered since the late 1980s. Five vans are in operation from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily, and those seeking rides call to be picked up.

Until the beginning of the fall semester, anyone could use Late Night Ride and be taken to or picked up from anywhere in the DeKalb/Sycamore area. NIU police Sgt. Alan Smith said Late Night Ride vans traveled as far
as Elburn if someone requested a ride from the train station.