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.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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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

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Tar River Transit + Edgecombe Office on Aging Transportation (Edgecombe 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 senior Tarheel Card, Medicare card, or proof of disability (for reduced fare), proof of Edgecombe County residency — 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

varies by program

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.