RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Students, faculty and staff at Shaw University will not have access to affordable transportation a as the school announced it has a new partnership with car-sharing company Zipcar.

The partnership will allow students, faculty, and staff affordable access to transportation 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A Ford Focus and a Hyundai Elantra will be available to those eligible at Shaw.

The vehicles will have designated parking spots on Shaw’s campus by the University’s police department.

Members at Shaw University must pay $25 to join with rates starting at $7.50 per hour and daily rates at $69. After the first year, there is a $35 annual membership fee. read more