Safety Escort Service

With several hundred riders each night, the Campus Safety Escort Service at Bridgewater State College provides a safe alternative to get to and from on-campus destinations. The service is supervised by the BSC Police Department and employs BSC students in both work study and non-work study jobs as drivers and dispatchers. Employees undergo a criminal background check and driving test prior to working.

The Safety Escort Service consists of three vans that are available on-demand by calling ext. 1745 or by activating any blue light telephone. Vans may also be "flagged" down. The vans will pick up and drop off riders at any on campus destination including residence halls, academic buildings and parking lots.

The service is free of charge and is available to all students, employees, and guests of Bridgewater State College.

Riding Tips

• A ride may be requested by calling ext. 1745 or by activating a blue light telephone. BSC Community members may also "flag down" a van.


• Wait for the van in well lighted areas or inside the main doors to an academic building or residence hall. If being picked up from your car, please wait in your car with your headlights on.


• The service is busiest on Thursdays - Saturdays and when it is raining. There may be a slight delay (10-15 minutes) on these nights.


• Open containers of alcohol are prohibited in the Safety Escort vans.


• Disruptive behavior is not tolerated and may result in removal from the van and police intervention and/or referral to the college discipline system.


• Our escort drivers are required to obey all applicable traffic laws and college regulations. This includes van seating capacity. If a van is full, the van driver will attempt to have another van come to your location.


• If there is a significant delay, or there is a problem with the service, please call the BSC Police dispatcher at 531-1212.

Last Modified: November 23, 2005