How to apply for Breeze Transit Senior Reduced Fare (Sarasota County)

Who it's for

Breeze Transit is Sarasota County's public bus system. Riders 65 and older and Medicare cardholders pay half fare — $0.75 instead of the regular $1.50 — by showing ID (or a Gold Card, which seniors 65+ and Medicare cardholders can apply for). Riders 80 and older ride FREE on Breeze services. Show your ID or Medicare card to the driver or a ticket outlet agent.

What you'll need

• Government-issued photo ID (Florida driver's license, Florida State ID, or U.S. passport showing age 65+)
• Medicare card
• In-person visit to Breeze customer service window at the Downtown Sarasota Station or Venice Depot to verify eligibility and enable the reduced-fare rate in the Token Transit app

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Breeze Transit Senior Reduced Fare (Sarasota County). 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 government-issued photo ID (Florida driver's license, Florida State ID, or U.S. passport showing age 65+), medicare card, in-person visit to Breeze customer service window at the Downtown Sarasota Station or Venice Depot to verify eligibility and enable the reduced-fare rate in the Token Transit app — 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

no renewal required; eligibility persists once enabled in the Token Transit app