STATE COLLEGE — OurBus, a tech company specializing in crowdsourced intercity and commuter bus routes, will provide service from State College to New York City.
According to the company, a bus will depart Thursdays through Mondays from South Fraser Street. Fares will start at $25 each way.
OurBus is expanding to more than two dozen college towns across the United States, targeting students who are looking for inexpensive and convenient travel options for visiting family and friends and vacationing.
“While serving both leisure travelers and commuters has been a priority for us over the last two years, we’re eager to now expand our service to more college students, starting with State College,’ said Axel Hellman, co-founder of OurBus. “Many of these college communities lack convenient and budget-friendly transportation options to major metropolitan cities and towns.”
The company will be offering complimentary bus rides to prospective students visiting select colleges starting this fall as part of the college initiative. OurBus also will be piloting additional luggage service for students going back to school, beginning this month with Ithaca, N.Y.
OurBus offers express bus service to major cities on the both the East Coast and West Coast, including pop-up routes during spring and winter breaks. The company’s buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, individual charging ports, bottled water and bathrooms.
The company offers the OurBus Select Membership program, which provides members the opportunity to receive 50 percent off of 10 tickets. It also develops bus routes in partnership with current and future customers via crowdsourcing.
To suggest a new route, or for more information about programs and schedules, visit www.ourbus.com.
