CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County is enrolling new riders in its non-emergency medical and general public transportation service, opening access to seniors and people with disabilities who need help getting to medical appointments, work and essential errands.
The Mecklenburg Transportation System, known as MTS, serves county residents who are 60 or older, as well as disabled residents under the age of 60. Eligible trips include rides to medical appointments such as dialysis and chemotherapy, adult day care, grocery stores, food banks, farmers markets, paid employment and post-secondary education.
Rides to Medicaid-approved appointments are provided at no cost to the rider. All other trips carry a $1.50 fare each way. Transportation is provided by Mecklenburg County-certified drivers, contracted vendors including taxi services, and, in some cases, through monthly CATS bus passes…