ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RedCoach, the only luxury motor coach transportation service in Florida, has partnered with Florida Gulf Coast University to provide affordable, long-distance transportation services to students, staff, faculty and residents of the area, opening up easier access to 7 cities throughout the state.
"We are very excited about this partnership with the University," Florencia Cirigliano, VP of Marketing & PR at RedCoach said. "Some customers have been asking to have FGCU as a stop and the University immediately got on board because they believe that our service will be very important to connect with other institutions and cities. Fort Myers is a growing area and we appreciate the opportunity to serve this community who, until now, haven't had too many public transportation options for traveling within Florida."
This new route will start on October 3rd, increasing the company's connectivity between the most important cities and universities in Florida. This route will make it possible for FGCU students and staff to travel directly to FSU, UF, and USF, and vice versa.
"I periodically travel for business from the Fort Myers area to Tallahassee and Tampa," said Brenda Tate, CEO of Southwest Florida Women's Foundation. "The new stop with parking on the Florida Gulf Coast University campus will make my RedCoach travel even more convenient and productive. This is a win-win for students and business travelers alike."
The new stop is about 30 minutes north of the current stop in Naples (which will be discontinued), and will be located at: 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965 Parking Garage 2, where travelers can also take advantage of some convenient parking options.
This route will connect Fort Myers with Miami airport, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Tampa, Ocala, Gainesville and Tallahassee. The rates to these locations are as follows:
- Fort Myers to Miami and Fort Lauderdale as low as $15
- Fort Myers to Tallahassee as low as $55
- Fort Myers to Tampa as low as $15
- Fort Myers to Gainesville as low as $45
Dr James Michael Rollo, Senior Vice President for Strategy and Program Innovation at FGCU was also enthusiastic about this new addition, saying: "Our students do not currently have ready access to long-distance bus service, and this will provide support to over 5000 on-campus students."
He went on to add that: "This is a new service for FGCU and is one more way our university is improving its support for the student experience. Our campus is remote from the more traditional long-distance bus service and this will provide an opportunity for those with limited resources, or who may not own an automobile, to travel in the state of Florida and get home for the weekend or travel for leisure in a cost-affordable and safe venue."
For the launch of this new route, RedCoach is offering a 25% discount on travel to and from this location between October 3rd and October 31st, 2018, redeemable on the company's website – RedCoachUSA.com – with the code FGCU2018. (Can't be combined with other promotions or discounts. Only 5 coupons available per service. Subject to changes at any given time.)
"Our services allow travelers to get to their destination for a fraction of the cost while being able to be productive or just relax," Cirigliano added. "With free Wi-Fi, oversized custom-made reclining leather seats, and 110v power outlets, RedCoach allows students to stay connected and multitask while on the road."
About RedCoach
RedCoach® is the only luxury motor coach transportation service in Florida that offers first-class comfort without the high costs, long lines or hassle that comes with other forms of transportation. RedCoach offers 13 convenient stops in Florida's most popular destinations including: Tampa, Miami, Gainesville, Tallahassee and more. Since 2010 RedCoach has transported more than 750,000 passengers throughout Florida and has continued to grow, increasing its stops, services and passenger benefits.
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