How to apply for Choanoke Public Transportation Authority (Halifax County) in North Carolina

Choanoke Public Transportation Authority (CPTA), the regional community transportation system serving Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Northampton counties, coordinated locally with the Halifax County Council on Aging.

Who it's for

Choanoke Public Transportation Authority (CPTA) gives rides in Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Northampton counties to medical visits, dialysis, senior centers, senior meal sites, shopping, and human-service agencies. Anyone can ride, and the general public fare is $2. Older adults may have their trip paid by a grant or county program, so ask when you call. Call (252) 539-2022, ext. 222, by 10 a.m. two days before you need the ride. Most vehicles have wheelchair lifts.

Halifax: CPTA is open to anyone who needs a non-emergency ride; the general public fare is $2. The $2 fare applies only to riders whose trip is not paid by a grant or county program. Book two days ahead.

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

  • No documents listed. When you call, have your name, home address, phone number, appointment date and time, and destination address ready

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 252-539-2022

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Choanoke Public Transportation Authority (Halifax 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 no documents listed. When you call, have your name, home address, phone number, appointment date and time, and destination address ready — 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.