Amends GS 160A-601(4), pertaining to the Regional Public Transportation Authority (Authority), to define public transportation to include a buspool. Changes the description of geographic boundaries of the mode of transportation from territorial jurisdiction to service area. Amends GS 160A-610 (powers of the Authority) to specify that buspools are not subject to the limitation that service cannot be provided more than ten miles outside of the territorial jurisdiction of the authority. Makes technical and conforming changes, including referring to the Authority's service area instead of territorial jurisdiction. Effective July 1, 2023.