How to apply for Chatham Area Transit (Senior & ADA Fares) — Chatham County in Georgia
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) — the public transit authority for Chatham County
Who it's for
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) runs fixed-route buses, the free downtown shuttle, and CAT Mobility origin-to-destination ADA paratransit across Chatham County (Savannah). Seniors 65 and older and people with a qualifying disability ride fixed routes for a reduced fare with a Medicare card or CAT reduced-fare ID; CAT Mobility paratransit serves riders whose disability prevents them from using fixed routes and requires an application. Call CAT for routes, the reduced-fare ID, and paratransit eligibility.
Reduced fixed-route fares are available to seniors and people with a qualifying disability; CAT Mobility paratransit eligibility is determined by application, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of Chatham County residency
- Proof of age 65+ or a Medicare card / disability ID for the reduced fare
- Completed CAT Mobility paratransit application (for door-to-door service)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 912-233-5767
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Chatham Area Transit (Senior & ADA Fares) — Chatham 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 proof of Chatham County residency, proof of age 65+ or a Medicare card / disability ID for the reduced fare, completed CAT Mobility paratransit application (for door-to-door service) — 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
per trip / as needed
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Elder ServicesCoastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging — Chatham CountyCoastal Regional Commission (CRC) Area Agency on Aging — Brunswick/Darien
- Supportive ServicesAdult Guardianship Program — Guardian of Last Resort (Georgia)Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services
- Supportive ServicesElderly Legal Assistance Program (ELAP)Georgia Division of Aging Services, delivered through Georgia's Area Agencies on Aging and contracted local law firms
- Elder ServicesGeorgia Non-Medicaid Home & Community-Based ServicesGeorgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services — delivered through the Area Agencies on Aging
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.