East Carolina University students, staff, or faculty needing late-night transportation can call upon ECU's escort service, SafeRide.
University officials introduced the program last year to help ECU students get home safely, whether they live on-campus or off-campus, ECU patrol operations Capt. Frank Knight said.
"We have always had student patrols giving escorts, but it was limited just to on-campus escorts and it ran through midnight," said Knight.
"Due to the number of assaults off-campus and in the vicinity of campus, we wanted to be able to get students home in a safe manner."
The escort service is offered from 9 p.m. through 3 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays. On its first weekend, school officials say 133 students used the service.
"From what the drivers have told me, the students were very positive about this service," said Gray Hodges, ECU's assistant director for club sports and facilities.
"One student said in four years here, this is the best thing he's seen. It is a value to students, as far as safety is concerned."
To request a ride, ECU OneCard holders may call 328-RIDE (328-7433) or use the blue light phones on campus. To use the service, a caller must present an ECU OneCard to the driver. The caller may have up to one guest.
Normal operating hours for the Fall 2009 semester are as follows:
Sunday - Wednesday: 5:00pm - 2:00am
Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 3:00am
PIRATE EXPRESS SHUTTLES
PIRATE EXPRESS LATE NIGHT SERVICE
Pirate Express shuttles provide a safe means of enjoying Greenville's downtown area. Please remember that all ECUSTA vehicles are an extension of campus and the same rules apply. No alcohol is permitted onboard any ECUSTA vehicle. Additional rules apply; please see our downloadable guide to Pirate Express.
901 Pirate Express: University Manor / Pirates Cove
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905 Pirate Express: North Campus Crossing
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906 Pirate Express: University Suites
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907 Pirate Express: Copper Beech
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908 Pirate Express: The Bellamy
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950 Pirate Express: College Hill / Mendenhall
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