How to apply for Bartow County Transit (Demand-Response) — Bartow County in Georgia
Bartow County Government — Bartow County Transit
Who it's for
Bartow County Transit is the county's demand-response public transportation, open to anyone who needs non-emergency rides. Rides run Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (first pickup no earlier than 9:30 a.m.) and can take riders to medical appointments, work, shopping, and local senior centers throughout Bartow County. A one-way trip costs $1 for ages six and up. There is no fixed-route bus, so rides must be booked at least 24 hours ahead. Call the Bartow County Transit Office at 770-387-5165 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to schedule or cancel a ride.
Bartow County Transit is demand-response (no fixed-route bus) and runs weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with reservations at least 24 hours ahead. Trip availability depends on capacity, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Advance ride reservation (call at least 24 hours ahead)
- Give the dispatcher your name, address, phone number, appointment date and time, and destination address
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 770-387-5165
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Bartow County Transit (Demand-Response) — Bartow County. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need advance ride reservation (call at least 24 hours ahead), give the dispatcher your name, address, phone number, appointment date and time, and destination address — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
per trip (advance reservation)
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Elder ServicesNorthwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging — Bartow CountyNorthwest Georgia Regional Commission (NWGRC) Area Agency on Aging — Rome
- Supportive ServicesAdult Guardianship Program — Guardian of Last Resort (Georgia)Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services
- Supportive ServicesElderly Legal Assistance Program (ELAP)Georgia Division of Aging Services, delivered through Georgia's Area Agencies on Aging and contracted local law firms
- Elder ServicesGeorgia Non-Medicaid Home & Community-Based ServicesGeorgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services — delivered through the Area Agencies on Aging
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.