Public Transportation
Peach County Transit is a public transportation service available to all residents of Peach County. Peach County Transit provides transportation to doctor's offices, grocery stores and pharmacies. Transportation service is also available for medical appointments and dialysis outside of the county. The service operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Fare: $1.00 per stop up to $5.00 in-county; $2.00 per stop up to $6.00 out-of-county
How to Schedule a Ride
Peach County Transit operates on an advanced reservation basis. To schedule a trip, call 478-825-5995 Monday through Friday in advance before your requested trip.
Passenger Policies:
- Please be ready to meet your bus at the curb a few minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
- If you will be unable to or choose not to take your scheduled trip, please contact us to cancel as soon as possible, at least 24 hours before your scheduled pickup time. No-shows waste resources which could otherwise be used to transport others. Persons who abuse this are subject to service cancellation and suspension.
- Eating, drinking, and smoking are not permitted on board Peach County Transit vehicles. Food and beverages may only be carried on board if securely closed in spill-proof containers. (No Alcoholic Beverages)
- Seats at the front of the bus are reserved for seniors and persons with disabilities. Please use these seats only if necessary.
- Please do not talk to the operator while the vehicle is in motion. Safety is our top priority, and your operator's full attention needs to be on driving.
- Music may only be played if headphones are used and volume is set low enough not to disturb other passengers.
- Any items left on board the bus will be taken to the office before the next time the vehicle is put in service. If you believe you may have left something on board, please call our office.
- Riders are only allowed to transport packages they are able to carry themselves. Drivers are not required to assist with packages.
- Drivers can assist passengers in boarding and disembarking the vehicle. Drivers are not allowed to enter homes.
- Pets are not permitted on board Peach County Transit vehicles. Service animals trained to assist persons with disabilities are welcome.
Accessible Service
Wheelchair-accessible service is available. When you call to schedule your trip, please let us know of any assistance you may need in boarding or disembarking from the vehicle. For the safety of all passengers, our policy requires that wheelchairs be secured to the vehicle.
- Persons using respirators or portable oxygen are permitted on vehicles,
- Service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities are permitted,
- Personal care attendants accompanying persons with disabilities are permitted at no charge.
Locations Serviced
Division of Aging Services (DAS)
- Trips to and from Senior Centers
- Trips to and from medical appointments
- Trips for shopping
- Trips to and from work/employment
- Field trips
- Trips to pay bills
Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
- Trips in support of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) recipients (employment, job training, job search, etc.)
- Trips to and from technical schools and adult education
- Trips to and from work experience sites for food stamp recipients
- Trips to and from medical appointments
- Trips to and from mental health centers
- Other non?TANF trips
- Trips to and from substance abuse treatment
- Trips for social services
- Miscellaneous trips
Division of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
- Trips to and from employment locations
- Trips to and from day centers
- Trips to and from mental health appointments
- Trips to and from community training and integration activities
- Trips to and from job training
- Trips to and from medical appointments
- Trips for social services
- Miscellaneous trips
Division of Public Health (DPH)
- Trips for immunizations
- Trips to and from Public Health Clinic and to and from stores
- Trips for prenatal visits to clinics and other prenatal appointments
- Trips to scheduled medical appointments Department of Labor
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program (DOL/VRS)
- Trips to and from school
- Trips to and from employment
- Trips for job search and job placement
Title VI and ADA Policies
Peach County Transit (PCT) hereby gives notice that it is the policy of PCT to assure full compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.
Title VI requires that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, gender, or national origin be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which MTA receives federal financial assistance.
To view or download a copy of PCT’s Title VI policy click here.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. It also mandates the establishment of TDD/telephone relay services. The current text of the ADA includes changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325), which became effective on January 1, 2009.
To view or download a copy of PCT’s ADA policy click here.
How to file a Title VI or ADA Violation Complaint?
- Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI or ADA has right to file a formal complaint. Any such complaint must be in writing and filed within 180 days from the date of alleged discrimination. The complaint should include the following information:
- Your name, mailing address, and how to contact you (i.e., telephone number, email address, etc.),
- Identify if the compliant is a Title VI and/or ADA violation complaint,
- How, when, where and why you believe you were discriminated against. Include the location, names and contact information of any witnesses, and other information that you deem significant.
The complaint may be filed in writing with Peach County Transit at the following address or by completing the form provided below.
Peach County Transit System
700 Spruce Street
Fort Valley, GA 31030
By phone: 478-825-5995
To download a complaint form, click here:
A complaint may be filed directly with the following:
Federal Transit Administration
Attn: Title VI or ADA Program Coordinator
East Building, 5thFloor – TCR
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Coordination and Review Section – NWB
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Notificación al Público de los Derechos Bajo el Título VI
La sistema de tránsito de Peach County
- La sistema de tránsito de Peach County opera sus programas y servicios, sin distinción de raza, color y origen nacional, de conformidad con el Título VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles. Cualquier persona que cree que él o ella ha sido agraviada por cualquier práctica discriminatoria ilegal bajo el Título VI, puede presentar una queja con el sistema de transporte Macon County.
- Para obtener más información sobre la programa de derechos civiles de La sistema de tránsito de Peach County, y los procedimientos para presentar una queja, contacte a 478-825-5995; o visite nuestra oficina administrativa en 700 Spruce Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030.
- Si se necesita información en otro idioma, el contacto 478-825-5995 (Teléfono)
- También puede presentar su queja directamente con el FTA en: Oficina Federal de Administración de Tránsito de Derechos Civiles Atención: Coordinador de Programa del Título VI, East Building, 5th Floor - TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590