Transportation Lincoln County

Transportation Lincoln County (TLC) is a consolidated transportation system operating in Lincoln County, NC. TLC offers subscription route, demand response and contractual transportation. Service is offered by agreement with human service organizations. 

Rural General Public (RGP) service is available in the city of Lincolnton on the DASH. RGP service is open to any Lincoln County resident and all service is accessible to persons with disabilities. 
 

The DASH is a service that offers a reservation-based ride. County residents simply call in advance to schedule their trip and then can ride for FREE the next day. It’s available to all transit riders between 8 AM and 5 PM weekdays except county holidays. Each pick up and drop off point must be within the city limits of Lincolnton. For reservations or questions call: 704-479-0020 ext 3, TTY/TDD 1-800-735-2962.

TLC reserves the right to limit trips to one round trip per day, per person, time permitting.

Transportation Lincoln County serves all of Lincoln County including the municipalities within its borders. Lincoln County is a rural county located near the western Piedmont of North Carolina encompassing 316 square miles. The ridership of TLC is comprised of the clients and consumers of the participating organizations as well as the general public. Destination points are at the discretion of the participating agency and include transportation services to points outside Lincoln County.

The vehicle fleet of TLC consists of twenty-two (22) ten passenger vans.  All vehicles are lift equipped.