How to apply for Senior reduced fare and ADA paratransit (CTtransit, Greater New Haven, Milford, Valley, Greater Waterbury) — New Haven
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. Senior reduced fares also apply to one-way Metro-North New Haven Line, Waterbury Branch and Shore Line East train tickets. ADA paratransit in New Haven County: Greater New Haven Transit District serves Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven and Woodbridge, with limited dial-a-ride to Ansonia, Cheshire, Seymour, Wallingford and Waterbury (paratransit 203-288-6643; information 203-288-6282). Milford Transit District runs ADA paratransit Monday through Saturday (203-874-4507). Valley Transit District serves Ansonia, Derby and Seymour (203-735-6408). In the Waterbury area, North East Transportation provides ADA paratransit for Cheshire, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Prospect, Southbury, Waterbury and Wolcott (203-756-5550), and for Meriden and Wallingford (1-800-441-8901). The Greater Waterbury Transit District's ADA paratransit costs $3.50 per trip, and its free Dial-A-Ride mini-bus serves eligible riders in Cheshire, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Prospect, Waterbury and Wolcott. 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: 1-203-288-6643
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Senior reduced fare and ADA paratransit (CTtransit, Greater New Haven, Milford, Valley, Greater Waterbury) — New Haven. 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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