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Set your location on the North Carolina page to see your county transit provider and local ride options.

Most of North Carolina

Call ahead — a ride is there.

82 of North Carolina's 100 counties run demand-response transit — you call ahead and they pick you up. No fixed routes, no bus stops. Just a scheduled ride for where you need to go.

Most services ask for 24–72 hours advance notice. They cover medical appointments, work, grocery runs, and other essential trips. Fares are typically very low — often free for qualifying seniors and people with disabilities.

Set your location above to see your county's transit number. One phone call is all it takes to book.

Find your number

Set your location on this page or use the NCDOT transit finder. Every county has a direct number.

Call 1–3 days ahead

Tell them where you need to go and when. They'll confirm a pickup time. Most services run weekdays during business hours.

Ask about the fare

Many services are free or very low cost for seniors, people with disabilities, and Medicaid recipients. Ask when you call.

For commuters

Share the drive, split the cost.

GoNC Commute is North Carolina's free carpool and vanpool matching service, operated by NCDOT. Enter your commute route and it connects you with others heading the same direction.

Carpool matching

Find neighbors and coworkers making the same commute. Split gas costs and reduce miles on your car.

Vanpool programs

Groups of 5–15 people can share a van for longer commutes. NCDOT subsidizes vanpool programs through GoNC Commute.

Emergency ride home

Registered GoNC Commute participants get free emergency rides home if an unexpected situation arises while carpooling.

Find your carpool match at GoNC Commute

Seniors & people with disabilities

Free or low-cost rides may be available to you.

Many NC county transit programs give priority to seniors (60+) and people with disabilities, often at no cost. If you receive Medicaid, Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) may cover rides to medical appointments at no charge.

Seniors (60+)

  • Priority scheduling with most county transit programs
  • Free or reduced fares in many counties
  • Additional programs through your county's Area Agency on Aging — call 1-800-662-7030 (NC DHHS Elder Care Line)

Medicaid recipients

  • NC Medicaid covers Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) to covered appointments
  • Call LogistiCare (now Modivcare) at 1-866-907-1493 to schedule a Medicaid ride
  • Must be scheduled at least 3 business days in advance

If you need help evacuating during a disaster

NC county emergency management offices coordinate evacuation transportation for residents who cannot self-evacuate. Register in advance — don't wait for a storm. Contact your county emergency management office (see the Emergency tab) to get on the special needs registry.

You can also call 211 during an emergency for transportation assistance referrals.