How to apply for Wilson County Transportation + RIDE Senior and Disabled Fare (Wilson County) in North Carolina

Wilson County Transportation (ARRIVE, the county Community Transportation System) and the City of Wilson's RIDE on-demand microtransit.

Who it's for

Wilson County Transportation (ARRIVE) is the county's public transportation system. It gives rides to the rural general public Monday through Saturday, plus trips arranged through the Wilson County Office of Senior Citizens Affairs and other agencies. Rural general public fares start at $2.00 each way. Call 252-399-2817 by 2:00 p.m. the weekday before to reserve a ride. Inside the city of Wilson, the RIDE on-demand service costs $2.50 a trip, has wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and offers discounted pricing to holders of a Wilson Transit Senior Citizen or Disabled ID card (call RIDE at 252-595-5357).

Wilson: county ARRIVE rides and the city RIDE service offer senior/disabled discounts; fares and a 24-hour reservation may apply depending on the service.

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

  • Wilson Transit Senior Citizen or Disabled ID card (for the discounted RIDE fare in the city)

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-252-399-2817

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Wilson County Transportation + RIDE Senior and Disabled Fare (Wilson 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 wilson Transit Senior Citizen or Disabled ID card (for the discounted RIDE fare in the city) — 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.