🚐 4. Mecklenburg County DSS – Transportation Assistance Programs

Transportation
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These vary by eligibility (age, disability, income, Medicaid status). They support medical and essential-need transportation.

Cost:

Often free or subsidized depending on the program.

Eligibility Categories:

  • Adults 60+

  • Medicaid recipients

  • Adults with disabilities

How to Register:

Call 704-336-3000 (Mecklenburg County DSS) to be directed to the correct program.

In-the-Know Tips:

  • DSS phone lines can have long holds—best times to call are 8–9 AM.

  • Ask specifically about transportation programs for seniors; there are multiple options.