Demand Response Transportation Service

High Point Transit System provides demand response transportation service only within the city limits for residents 70 years of age and older.  It is a reservation based, door-to-door service.  Individuals may travel to and from any destination within the city limits.  HPTS ACCESS is a shared ride service and exact pick-up and drop-off times cannot be guaranteed.


Cost

The current price is $2.50 for a one-way trip. Fares may be paid with exact cash, or HPTS ACCESS tickets that may be purchased from the High Point Transit System office located at 716 W Martin Luther King Jr Drive.  Fares are collected by the driver and must be paid prior to riding the van.  HPTS ACCESS will not be responsible for lost or stolen tickets.

Escorts and Companions


If you need special assistance, one person may accompany you as an escort at no charge.  Your escort must not be currently certified to use the service in order to ride for free.  You are also entitled to have a companion who will be charged a fare of $14.00 per trip.   If you are alone, our driver will assist you from the door of your residence to the vehicle and from the vehicle to the door of your destination.  Should you choose to be accompanied by an escort, that person will be responsible for assisting you.  Please inform HPTS ACCESS if you will be accompanied by an escort and/or companion when making your reservation for the trip.

Applications


Please complete one application per person even if all persons live at one address: