CyRide Revises Firearms Policy Amid Legal Challenge
CyRide, the public bus system in Ames, Iowa, has updated its firearms policy. The change follows a lawsuit from an Iowa State University student who argued the previous ban violated Iowa code. The new policy replaces the ban with a…
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, November 9, 2026 — CyRide, the public transportation system serving Ames, Iowa, has implemented a revised firearms policy. This update comes after legal action was initiated by an Iowa State University student.
The student’s lawsuit contended that CyRide’s prior prohibition on firearms contravened established Iowa code. In response to this legal challenge, CyRide has altered its approach.
The previous policy, which strictly banned firearms, has been replaced. The new protocol now features a notice for passengers. This notice advises individuals that carrying a firearm while using CyRide services may potentially conflict with both Iowa State University’s regulations and applicable state laws.
Specific details regarding the exact wording of the notice, the effective date of the new policy, or the terms of any resolution to the student’s lawsuit were not immediately available. The change aims to align CyRide’s operational guidelines with legal interpretations and university policies concerning firearms on campus.
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