How to apply for Connect Douglas — Senior Reduced Fare — Douglas County in Georgia
Douglas County — Connect Douglas public transit
Who it's for
Connect Douglas is Douglas County's public transit system, run by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. Seniors 60 and older ride fixed-route buses at a reduced fare: $1 per trip, $10 for a 10-trip ticket, or $31 for a 31-day pass. Fill out the Reduced Fare application and pick up a free Reduced Fare ID card at the Connect Douglas Multi-Modal Transportation Center, 8800 Dorris Road, Douglasville. Riders can also show a valid ID proving age 60+ (or a Medicare card with ID) to the driver.
Connect Douglas seniors 60+ pay $1 per trip on fixed routes with a Reduced Fare Card or valid ID. The free senior dial-a-ride was a pilot that ended in 2024, so it is not listed.
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
- Valid ID showing age 60 or older (or a Medicare card with a valid ID)
- Completed Reduced Fare application (for the free Reduced Fare ID card)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 770-949-7665
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Connect Douglas — Senior Reduced Fare — Douglas 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 valid ID showing age 60 or older (or a Medicare card with a valid ID), completed Reduced Fare application (for the free Reduced Fare ID card) — 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
as needed
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Elder ServicesAtlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging (Empowerline) — Douglas CountyAtlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Aging & Independence Services — the designated Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Connection for metro Atlanta
- 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.