As the supervisor of the LASER Team, I would like to follow up on the article entitled “Late-Night Student Safety Service Running Low on Battery Power.” The LASER Team golf carts occasionally have mechanical issues, and unfortunately, it takes a lot of time and money to repair them.
There was recently a problem with the golf cart batteries, but the carts have been repaired and are fully functioning now. LASER Team exists for the safe escort of students across campus, and the LASER Team drivers work hard to provide excellent service.
UT is committed to the LASER Team, and I urge students utilize this very beneficial and important service.
LASER Team operates Sunday-Wednesday from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. and Thursday-Saturday 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Call (813) 257-4515 for a ride. As stated in the article, if for any reason LASER Team is not running and you do not feel safe walking across campus, you are welcome to contact Campus Safety and Security at (813) 251-5133 for an escort.
Rachel Rollo
Coordinator of Student Programs and Events,
Student Leadership and Engagement
rrollo@ut.edu
