Apple Country Public Transit Service Alerts
Henderson County encourages everyone to use the Apple County Public Transit (ACPT) system. However, it is recommended that you check this page before leaving to ensure there is no service outage or route change that may affect your travel plans. Please call the ACPT operators at (828) 698-8571 with any questions.
Strive Not to Drive
Strive Not to Drive events are also happening this week across Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, & Transylvania Counties! Check out their schedules for even more ways to participate.
Friday, May 15: From 7:15am-9:30am, join us in celebrating National Bike to Work Day and enjoy FREE HOT COFFEE & PASTRIES at 1 Historic Courthouse Sq in downtown Hendersonville.
Saturday, May 16: Hendersonville Farmers Market Walk Audit Training - Earn a $5 token!
Two options for a 30-minute training led by Bike Walk HVL and AARP on assessing walkability based on specific criteria and assigning scores. Walk Audits can be used to gather input about infrastructure needs and to help inspire pedestrian-friendly streets. All participants will EARN A TOKEN to spend at the Farmers Market as a thank you!
Saturday, May 16: Meet the Bus! 10am-2pm at Jackson Park (100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville)
Get to know the Apple Country Public Transit bus system by visiting us at Jackson Park! Experience how to load a bike on and off the bus’s bike rack and learn about ACPT’s routes and our Paratransit services.
Wednesday, May 20: Ride of Silence. Gather at 6:30pm, ride at 7pm. Guidon Brewing Co (415 8th Ave. E, Hendersonville)
Friday, May 22: Social Spin & Walk. 6pm at Trailside Brewing (873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville)
Where's the Bus Rider App: Apple Country is introducing an app for our riders that will show where the bus in real-time, and how many minutes away it is from your stop. You can use the new app to plan your trips, learn more about the bus system and where our routes go, and see Service Alerts that may impact you. Visit https://applecountry.connexionz.net/rtt/public/ to start using it today! You can also download the app on your phone by searching for "Apple Country Public Transit" on the Apple or Google Play Store.
Fare-free rides are available now! This is an invitation to all Henderson County residents, especially those who lost their primary transportation method due to Hurricane Helene. All routes and paratransit are operating free of charge, and we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to see if ACPT can meet your transportation needs.
Starting March 19, 2026, Route 1, Stop# 23 Harris St SB, will be skipped as part of the Route 1 detour to avoid Ashe St construction. The detour is expected to last 2 - 4 weeks, and notices have been posted at the bus stop. The next nearest stop is the Transfer Station at MLK Park on N Grove St.
Starting August 26, 2025, Route 1, Stop# 32 Laurel Park Shopping Center, will be removed as part of the Route 1 detour to avoid US 64 (Brevard Rd) construction. The detour is expected to last until 2028. Please note that the Ingles (Laurel Park) stop will still be served.
