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How to apply for SJRTD Discount Fare Card — Senior (San Joaquin County)
San Joaquin Regional Transit District (SJRTD)
Who it's for
SJRTD's Discount Fare Card (DFC) gives qualifying riders up to half off the regular SJRTD bus fare in Stockton and around San Joaquin County. The senior qualifying age depends on where you live: 60 and older in Stockton, Lodi, Ripon, and other San Joaquin County cities; 62 and older in Manteca and Lathrop; 65 and older in Tracy and Escalon. Apply through the online Discount Fare Card application at sanjoaquinrtd.com/access-sj/dfc/ — seniors meeting the age requirement only need a valid photo ID, no medical certification. Access San Joaquin responds to completed applications within 21 working days.
The senior qualifying age varies by city of residence within San Joaquin County: 60+ in Stockton, Lodi, Ripon, and other county cities, but 62+ in Manteca and Lathrop and 65+ in Tracy and Escalon. This screen uses the lowest threshold (60), so confirm the age for your city on the SJRTD Discount Fare Card page before applying.
What you'll need
- Valid photo ID showing date of birth (seniors meeting the age requirement need no medical certification)
- Completed SJRTD Discount Fare Card online application
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
Renewals
SJRTD Discount Fare Card; periodic renewal per SJRTD policy
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