The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it had partnered with Greyhound in expanding bus service to Elizabeth City State University to make it easier for people to access the state and national intercity bus network.
“We’re thrilled about this new on-campus Greyhound stop that will benefit the university and city alike,” said Brennon Fuqua, director of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Integrated Mobility Division, in the announcement. “This is the latest example of how working in partnership on transportation projects and goals increases access to a robust, reliable and safe transportation network statewide and, ultimately, beyond.”
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The new stop at the university’s K.E. White Center offers two trips per day, seven days a week. The expanded service also increases travel options to destinations such as Richmond, Myrtle Beach, and elsewhere along NCDOT’s Coastal Plains Connector. Greyhound buses provide passengers with onboard Wi-Fi, comfortable seats, and charging outlets at every seat, the department said.
“Elizabeth City State University is proud to strengthen our partnerships within our community and beyond,” said Nichole Lewis, assistant vice chancellor and dean of students at ECSU. “This new Greyhound stop provides our students, faculty, and the wider community with affordable and reliable access to and from campus. It’s a meaningful addition that also opens greater access to our campus venues and facilities, furthering our commitment to making ECSU a choice destination for education and engagement.”
Officials said the new stop highlights ongoing work the Integrated Mobility Division has been doing to increase transportations options, access to new destinations and align transit options and schedules with other available transportation modes, like NC By Train, the state’s intercity passenger rail service and Amtrak which provides passenger rail service nationwide. It also meets NCDOT’s commitment to ensuring access to necessary goods and services, healthcare and educational opportunities, officials said.
“The new ECSU stop offers students, faculty, and community members a convenient, affordable way to stay connected,” said Karina Frayter, head of communications at Flix North America. “Working alongside ECSU and NCDOT on this project underscores our commitment to making essential travel more accessible for university communities across North America.”
Passengers can book tickets and learn more about Greyhound’s service by visiting Greyhound.com or using the Greyhound mobile app.
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