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How to apply for Connect Douglas — Senior Reduced Fare & Dial-a-Ride — Douglas County

Douglas County — Connect Douglas public transit

Who it's for

Connect Douglas is Douglas County's public transit system, with fixed-route bus service and demand-response options. Seniors 60 and older can get a Reduced Fare Card and pay $1 per trip ($10 for a 10-trip pass, $31 for a 31-day pass). Douglas County also offers a free dial-a-ride service for seniors 65 and older. The service connects residents to shopping, medical appointments, and the wider metro Atlanta transit network.

Connect Douglas seniors 60+ pay $1 per trip with a Reduced Fare Card; a free dial-a-ride is available for seniors 65+. Demand-response trips depend on capacity and advance booking, so this shows as a may-qualify result.

What you'll need

  • Proof of age 60+ for the Reduced Fare Card (65+ for the free dial-a-ride)
  • Proof of Douglas County residency

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 678-715-6075

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Connect Douglas — Senior Reduced Fare & Dial-a-Ride — 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 proof of age 60+ for the reduced fare card (65+ for the free dial-a-ride), proof of douglas county residencyis 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

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