How to apply for Senior reduced fare and ADA paratransit (CTtransit, Greater Hartford Transit District) — Hartford

Who it's for

People 65 and older, and people with a qualifying disability, can ride for a reduced fare at any time on CTtransit and the other state-funded bus systems. Show your Medicare card to the driver when you board; local bus systems must accept it for a half fare. You can also apply for a CTDOT Reduced Fare Transit Photo ID card. Senior reduced fares also apply to one-way Hartford Line train tickets. The Greater Hartford Transit District provides ADA paratransit seven days a week during the same hours the regular bus runs. Towns served include Bloomfield, Bristol, East Hartford, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hartford, Kensington, Manchester, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, South Windsor, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor and Windsor Locks. For ADA ride reservations call 860-724-5340; for information call 860-247-5329. ADA paratransit is for people whose disability keeps them from using the regular bus; you must be found eligible first through the statewide Connecticut ADA paratransit application.

What you'll need

• Medicare card or CTDOT Reduced Fare Transit Photo ID to ride at half fare
• For ADA paratransit: the statewide Connecticut ADA paratransit application

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Senior reduced fare and ADA paratransit (CTtransit, Greater Hartford Transit District) — Hartford. 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 medicare card or CTDOT Reduced Fare Transit Photo ID to ride at half fare, for ADA paratransit: the statewide Connecticut ADA paratransit application — is 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.

Renewals

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