Specifications include, but are not limited to: approved non-emergency subscription route and demand response transportation to eligible consumers within Charlotte/Mecklenburg County. At times, transportation services may be provided by a coordinated effort with neighboring County transportation systems. Transportation is provided using MTS certified County drivers and vehicles. MTS also contracts with transportation vendors such as taxicab companies and private companies to transport DSS eligible consumers to their destinations. These vendors must meet all local Passenger Vehicle for Hire (PVH) guidelines. MTS has wheelchair equipped vehicles to help with specialized transportation needs. Although MTS contracts with taxicab companies, MTS services are used to transport eligible consumers to medical appointments or other destinations approved by DSS. The following Transportation Service Programs may be provided to DSS eligible consumers