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“We want to be the first place you call

when you want to go need to go…”

Hyde County Transit (HCT) has enjoyed serving the communities of Hyde since 1987. HCT was incorporated as a private, nonprofit corporation by a group of private citizens who saw a need for public transportation services for the county’s residents.

Since our organization’s incorporation, HCT has developed many programs and transportation opportunities for our residents. Presently, HCT has a fleet of two 25-foot buses and four vans, three of which are wheelchair accessible. In 2006, HCT provided over 15,000 one-way trips for the residents of Hyde.

We have many programs available such as non-emergency medical transportation, transit services to the Mattamuskeet Senior Center, and the Rural General Public Program (RGP). For more specific information concerning our transportation programs, please call our office. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Hyde County Transit would like to encourage everyone to please let us know what your transit needs are. We are always looking for new service alternatives to offer you.

Most residents believe that HCT’s services are not available to them, but everyone is eligible for our services. We promise we are interested in knowing where you would like to go and what we can do to get you there.

Rural General Public Schedule

Monday through Friday – anywhere on Mainland Hyde County – Fare: $1.50 round-trip; $.75 one-way trip

Thursdays – to Washington, NC – Fare $3.40 round-trip; $1.70 one-way trip (this service is also available on two Saturdays each month)

We also provide many other rips each month to other locations such as Belhaven, Washington, Outer Banks, and Greenville, so please call us if there is somewhere you need to go.

We can also pick up passengers from the Swan Quarter Ferry site. So anyone needing a ride to or from the Ferry site, the above rates also apply.

For service, please call at least a day in advance by 1:00 pm. You can still call on the day you need service to see what might be available.

Public transit services can be used for a variety of purposes including: shopping, medical appointments, to work, to visit a friend or family member, go to the post office or bank, and many other places.

Other Services Available

Nonemergency Medical Appointments: HCT provides transit services to medical facilities within the county, Belhaven, Washington, and Greenville on Mondays and Wednesdays. We ask that you make your appointments between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. We also ask that you call us at least two days in advance of your scheduled appointment. We will then contact you the day prior to your appointment to let you know what time we will pick you up.

Mattamuskeet Senior Center: We provide transit services Monday through Friday to the Mattamuskeet Senior Center. To schedule this transportation, please call the Senior Center Director at 926-1956. We also provide shopping and recreational trips for the Center. Don’t miss out, visit the Mattamuskeet Senior Center and enjoy fun, fellowship, and exciting new opportunities waiting for you.

Employment Transportation: HCT also has transit services available for you to visit the Employment Security Commission satellite office in Swan Quarter or Washington. We may also be able to assist you with transit services to child care facilities, job fairs, job training, or to your present job. Please call for more information about this program.

Ocracoke Services: We have a trip once a month that originates from Ocracoke Island to Avon. This service is free to anyone age 60+. The trip is available for anyone else at a cost of $2.70 round trip. We also have a trip once a month that originates from Ocracoke Island to he Outer Banks for the day. This trip is also free to anyone age 60+. This trip is also available to anyone else at a cost of $5.00 round trip. Please call our office for trip schedules.

Quality Service

To help us ensure that your transit experience is the best it can be:

 ·       Please be ready 30 minutes or more before your scheduled pickup time.

·       Keep your seatbelt buckled.

·       If possible, please make your reservations or cancellations at least 24 hours in advance.

·       Please let your dispatcher know if you require a wheelchair lift-equipped vehicle or have other special needs such as an oxygen tank securement device.