The shuttle operates as a “circulator” as opposed to running on a fixed schedule to achieve the maximum number of touches at each campus. The bus will run from the UH Student Center South directly to the Technology Building at UH at Sugar Land. The bus will wait for five minutes at each stop before departing to its next destination. Please see below for information on how to track the shuttle in real time.

Track the Shuttle

Cougar Trax is a real-time GPS tracking system designed to show you when the next UH shuttle will be at a specific stop. Access Cougar Trax via the UH GO app or on the Cougar Trax website. The UH GO app is available through both the Google Play Store and iTunes.

Bus Stops

Permit Required to Ride Sugar Land Shuttle

UH Parking and Transportation Services has been working toward ensuring reliable Cougar Line shuttle service between UH and UH at Sugar Land for students who have classes at both locations. Students must have a valid UHSL shuttle permit linked to their digital Cougar Card to board. Ensure your digital Cougar Card is readily available for scanning prior to boarding. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Physical Cougar Cards will not be accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the shuttle permit?

Students who are taking face-to-face in-person classes at both the main campus and in Sugar Land can get it at no cost. Students who live on campus and are taking face-to-face in-person classes in Sugar Land also are eligible.

How will the shuttle driver know if I have a shuttle permit?

Students present their digital Cougar Card to be scanned by the Cougar Line shuttle drivers to determine if the individual has a valid shuttle permit. 

Please Note: Screenshots are not accepted. Your digital Cougar Card must be shown in real-time against the moving background, showcasing the current date and time.

How do I get my digital Cougar Card?

If you have a physical Cougar Card, then you should already be able to access your digital Cougar Card through the UH Go app.

First time accessing your digital Cougar Card? Follow these steps:

1. Download the UH Go app
2. Login using your Cougarnet account credentials
3. Click on your Cougar Card icon that has your name, myUH# and Cougar Card#
4. Tap 'QR' to generate the QR code for your digital Cougar Card 

What is the best transportation option if I only have classes at the UH at Sugar Land instructional site?

You can purchase a UH at Sugar Land parking permit to park at this location. If you need to travel to the UH main campus occasionally, you may use your UH at Sugar Land parking permit to park in Zone E. 

I am not eligible for a shuttle permit. What are my options for commuting from the Sugar Land area to the main campus?

• You can register for a parking permit through your parking account in AccessUH.
• You can utilize the Fort Bend Transit service that runs from the AMC Theater near First Colony Mall. The service is now offering free shuttle service to and from UH at Sugar Land and the AMC Theater. For the full schedule, go to the Fort Bend Transit website.
• Also, METRO offers two direct routes to the main campus from the Mission Bend Transit Center – the Richmond and Beechnut buses. METRO also offers student discounted Q Cards, and for those students who qualify, you can register for the Coogs on Alternative and Sustainable Transportation service. Visit the COAST website to learn more about the bus and carpool COAST programs.