Yale Transit
Yale offers free transportation to and from key locations throughout the campus. Current maps and schedules are available at http://to.yale.edu/. In addition, each shuttle is equipped with a GPS locator, enabling you to track in real-time exactly where the shuttle is on its route. See the shuttles in motion at http://yale.transloc.com/. Please note that the daytime shuttles do not run on weekends.
At night Yale’s shuttles will provide door-to-door service between campus and your home if you live along the shuttle route. You can schedule a ride by calling 203-432-6630.
Public Buses
Go to www.cttransit.com or call 203-624-0151 for schedules
Taxis
Below is a list of taxi services in the area:
• New Haven Taxi, 203-777-7770
• Quick Taxi, 203-777-7778
Uber
Convenient car service that can be requested and paid for by using an app on your smartphone. For more information on setting up an Uber account, see link below.
Zipcar
If you do not own a car but you have a valid driver’s license, you can advantage of Yale’s partnership with Zipcar. Zipcar is a car sharing program that makes the process of sharing cars safe, easy, and convenient. Please check out the link below for more information.
Owning a Car in Connecticut
Connecticut state law requires you to register your vehicle with the state, purchase automobile insurance, pay city property tax on your vehicle, and make sure that your car passes regular safety and emissions inspections. You may also need to pay for parking.
Getting a Connecticut Driver’s License
Once you have established residency in Connecticut, you have 30 days to transfer your out of state license (other American state, Canadian provincial license, French or German license) to a CT license. All others must take the Driver’s Exam. For further information on obtaining a license and registering your car in CT, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Useful Resources for Car Buying
Visit the following web sites for more information on buying new or used cars.
• www.carfax.com - used car reports
• www.autotrader.com,www.bargainnews.com,http://newhaven.craigslist.org/, and www.carmax.com to shop on-line for new or used vehicles.
• www.kbb.com, www.edmunds.com, for useful information on average car prices.
Property Taxes
If you are a resident of New Haven, you will be required to pay annual property taxes on your car. For more information, contact the Tax Collector’s Office at 203-946-8054. Residents of other Connecticut towns should contact their local government offices for property tax information.
Car Insurance
Below is a list of insurance agencies, both local and nationwide: