The Community Transportation Program is designed to strengthen and support the coordination of multiple transportation services currently operating within Bladen County. This program plays a vital role in streamlining local transit efforts by integrating various public and human service transportation resources into a unified system that meets the diverse mobility needs of the community.

Through this program, residents across the county—Open to the public- Anyone can ride—are provided with reliable, accessible, and affordable transportation options. These services are available for a wide range of needs, including medical appointments, education, employment, shopping, and other essential trips.

Transportation is facilitated using a fleet of specialized vehicles, including lift-equipped vans and conversion vans, ensuring accessibility for passengers with mobility challenges. All services are delivered by Bladen Area Rural Transportation System (BARTS), the county’s designated community transportation provider, which is committed to ensuring safe, courteous, and efficient transit throughout the service area.

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Bladen Area Rural Transportation System, also known as BARTS, is a community transportation system that provides a variety of transportation needs for citizens of Bladen County. Not only is there human service transportation, there is also public transportation. The following is a list of some of the different kinds of transportation.

• • We service Bladen County Monday thru Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm.
  • General transportation for local employment, Bladen Community College, nutrition sites, and local shopping.
  • Medical transportation for local appointments including Kidney Dialysis.
  • Disability services available.
  • We are a curb-to-curb service.
  • Weekly public out of town medical trips include routes for Lumberton, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Whiteville. (This is for Medical APPTs ONLY)
  • No reservations after 11:00 am the day before the appointment.
  • All transportation is subsidized by grants to keep BARTS a low-cost alternative for your personal or public transportation needs.
  • BARTS Transportation has a variety of vehicles to serve you: Conversion Wheelchair Vans, Center Aisle and Standard buses.
  • For ADA clients with alternative communication needs we can get your message relayed through the TTY technologies. The number is 1-800-799-4889.
  • Fluent Language Tele # 1-800-821-3420
  • You can contact us at our office at 910-872-6336 for your transportation needs.