How to apply for Senior reduced fare, Dial-A-Ride and ADA paratransit (NWCTD, Greater Waterbury, HART) — Litchfield
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and regional transit districts
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. Northwestern CT Transit District (NWCTD) in Torrington runs local buses in Torrington and Winsted; seniors 65 and over and people with disabilities show a Medicare card for the reduced fare. NWCTD's Rural Transit Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb service for people 60 and older and people with disabilities in Barkhamsted, Canaan (Falls Village), Harwinton, Kent, Morris, Norfolk, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren and Winchester (Winsted). Rides go to meal programs, medical visits and shopping on set days. The one-way fare is $2.00. Call at least 24 hours ahead: 860-489-2535 or toll free 866-906-7433. In Thomaston and Watertown, the Greater Waterbury Transit District's ADA paratransit costs $3.50 per trip (call 203-756-5550), and its free Dial-A-Ride mini-bus serves eligible riders in Watertown and Woodbury. In New Milford, HARTransit's SweetHART ADA paratransit runs during bus hours (203-744-4070). 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.
Each transit district sets its own service area, hours and rules; ADA paratransit is only for people whose disability prevents them from using the regular bus, and riders must be certified first.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat 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
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-860-489-2535 (toll free 1-866-906-7433)
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Senior reduced fare, Dial-A-Ride and ADA paratransit (NWCTD, Greater Waterbury, HART) — Litchfield. 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
none
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