Sampson County Public Transportation is expanding its options for residents and students with the launch of two new fare-free services designed to improve access to education, healthcare, employment, and government services.
The new services, the SCC Campus Connector and the Sampson Connector, reflect the county’s ongoing commitment to connecting communities and removing transportation barriers for residents, Sampson officials have said.
The SCC Campus Connector provides free transportation for eligible students traveling to and from Sampson Community College. The service is designed to help students reach educational and workforce development opportunities without the burden of transportation costs. Students may use the service to access: classes and academic programs, workforce training and certifications, continuing education such as adult basic education (GED), and student support services.
The service operates Monday through Friday; with morning drop-offs and afternoon return trips.
SAT director Rosemarie Mobley could not be reached for comment prior to press time about the services. See updates to this story later in The Sampson Independent.
The Sampson Connector is a new fare-free transportation route from Sampson County to Fayetteville, providing residents with a method of transportation to essential services and destinations, like out-of-town appointments.
Potential destinations include medical appointments, shopping centers and retail stores, the Fayetteville Regional Airport, government offices, educational and community services
The service operates Monday through Friday, arriving in Fayetteville at 9 a.m. and departing Fayetteville at 2 p.m.
For both the SCC Campus Connector and the Sampson Connector, a two-day in advance reservation is required for rides, which will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Both services will be funded through state grants and will be in affect until June 30, 2027 or until funds run out.
The two new services complement the options already available in Sampson County, which are curb-to-curb rides within the county to anyone residing in or visiting Sampson County. Those services are offered from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Those under 14 must have an adult riding with them.
For more information about these services, contact Sampson County Transportation at 910-299-0127 or visit the office at 311 County Complex Road, Clinton, NC 28328.