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How to apply for Cobre Valley Community Transit — Gila County Senior and Disabled Riders

Cobre Valley Community Transit, serving Globe, Miami, and unincorporated Gila County (coordinated with the Town of Miami)

Who it's for

Cobre Valley Community Transit runs demand-response, curb-to-curb dial-a-ride service across Globe, Miami, and a large unincorporated area of Gila County, mostly for low-income riders, students, and older adults and people with disabilities. A flat $1.50 fare applies to dial-a-ride trips. Gila County senior centers also provide van rides through the Region V Area Agency on Aging. Call 1-928-473-8222 to schedule a ride or ask about service hours and coverage.

Dial-a-ride is a shared, demand-response service within its coverage area; a flat fare applies regardless of age. Book ahead and confirm service hours.

What you'll need

  • For dial-a-ride scheduling: name, pickup and drop-off addresses, and trip time
  • Documentation of disability may be requested for accessible service

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-928-473-8222

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Cobre Valley Community Transit — Gila County Senior and Disabled Riders. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need for dial-a-ride scheduling: name, pickup and drop-off addresses, and trip time, documentation of disability may be requested for accessible serviceis anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

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