Transportation System

DCTS vans are operated by grants from NC DOT Public Transportation Division and funds from Dare County. DCTS may not operate in competition with private transportation such as taxi (same-day or immediate service). Therefore, a one day notice for transportation is required to prepare a daily schedule for curb to curb service.

DCTS vans are maintained by the Dare County Maintenance Department. All vans are equipped with cell phones. Riders will be given a calling card when exiting the DCTS van and may call the van when ready for return trips. For your safety, drivers may assist riders while boarding and exiting the DCTS vans. However, if a rider needs further assistance, the rider is responsible to have someone accompany them inside the residence, and/or have someone accompany them while riding the DCTS vans.

DCTS provides public transportation in Dare County Monday through Friday. DCTS provides out-of-county medical transportation on Tuesday and Thursday to the following medical/hospital areas

in NC:

Elizabeth City
Edenton
Greenville
Chapel Hill & Duke

In VA:

Chesapeake
Norfolk
Va. Beach
Portsmouth
Newport News
Suffolk
and to the nearest Veterans’ hospital in Hampton.

Transportation is NOT provided on weekends or holiday observed by Dare County employees. The holidays are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s birthday, Easter-Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (two days) and Christmas (3 days)

DCTS Van Policy - Reservations and Information Line: 475-5640

Dare County Transportation System is located at:

Dare County Administration Building
954 Marshall C. Collins Drive
Manteo, NC 27954

Mailing Address
PO Box 1000
Manteo, NC 27954

Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday thru Friday.
Transportation is available Monday thru Friday except holidays

The Transportation Advisory Council meets to review and advise Transportation. Council meets monthly.