About Pirate Access

Pirate Access is a curb-to-curb, shared-ride subscription-based transportation service that is ADA-compliant and designed to support students, faculty, and staff who are unable to use ECU Transit’s fixed bus routes due to a temporary or permanent disability. We assist riders with transportation to and from campus parking locations, select apartment complexes serviced by ECU Transit, and ECU facilities

Riders with disabilities are not required to use Pirate Access. ECU Transit buses and vans are also equipped to transport riders with wheelchairs or other mobility devices for all of our other services. You can learn more by visiting our vehicle features and accessibility pages or request an orientation session to get more familiar with our services and vehicles before you ride.

This service operates cooperatively with Disability Support Services and the Dean of Students Office, and requires certification by a healthcare provider before you can begin using it.

Service Hours

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Pirate Access may not operate on university holidays, winter break, or other instances where the university is closed.

Outside of Pirate Access service hours, riders may use ECU Ride, our on-demand van service. ECU Ride does not offer pre-scheduled trips. ECU Ride trip requests must be made at the time of travel and are fulfilled based on availability. The service hours of ECU Ride may vary during breaks and holidays. Please check the current semester service schedule for details.

Service Area

Pirate Access Service provides rides to and from all ECU properties within the city of Greenville, and within three-quarters (¾) of a mile of all ECU Transit fixed bus routes, in accordance with ADA paratransit service requirements. Trips requested outside of this service area are not eligible for Pirate Access Service.

View a map of the Pirate Access Service Area

Traveling Beyond the Pirate Access Service Area?

Destinations outside the Pirate Access Service area may be served by local or regional transportation providers. Riders are encouraged to review available city transit (GREAT), Pitt County paratransit (PATS), or other accessible transportation options.