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How to apply for Tar River Transit + Edgecombe Office on Aging Transportation (Edgecombe County)
Tar River Transit (City of Rocky Mount) and the Edgecombe County Office on Aging, which coordinate public and senior transportation for Edgecombe County.
Who it's for
Tar River Transit provides rural general-public, door-to-door paratransit for Edgecombe County, and the Edgecombe County Office on Aging coordinates rides for older adults to medical appointments and senior services. Vehicles are wheelchair accessible, and reduced fares are available to Senior Tarheel Card and Medicare card holders and riders with a disability. Call to schedule a ride or ask about fares.
Edgecombe: rural general-public paratransit via Tar River Transit plus county Office on Aging rides; fares depend on the trip and program.
What you'll need
- Senior Tarheel Card, Medicare card, or proof of disability (for reduced fare)
- Proof of Edgecombe County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-252-641-7835
Renewals
varies by program
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