Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority (doing business as Greenway Public Transportation) offers bus service in the cities of Conover, Hickory, and Newton and General Public Demand Response Service (Dial-A-Ride) in the counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba. Please call 828-464-9444 for information and scheduling.		view GPT Route Scedule

Bus Information and Scheduling	828-464-9444 then press 2
Dial-A-Ride Service	828-464-9444 then press 1

Administrative office / mailing address
1515 4th St. S.W.
Conover, NC 28613


Directions to WPRTA / Greenway Public Transportation administrative offices

From the east (Raleigh):

I-40 W, Exit 128, turn left at the end of the exit ramp, turn left on Hwy 70, Turn left on 4th St. S.W., the office is located on the right approximately 3/4 mile from Hwy 70.

From the west (Asheville):

I-40 E, Exit 128, turn right at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Hwy 70, turn left on 4th St. S.W., the office is located on the right approximately 3/4 mile from Hwy 70.

Fare Increase effective July 6, 2009

Effective July 6, 2009 the Fare for the Fixed Route Bus service in the cities of Conover, Hickory and Newton will change from $1.00 to $1.25 and reduced fare from $.50 to $.60. The fare for the van service will change to $2.50 each way for in service area trips located anywhere within Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba county. The out of service area trips will change to $5.00 each way.

Please contact customer service at 828-312-8395 if you are unable to reach the scheduling or dispatch office.