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How to apply for Coles County Senior Transportation + Benefit Access (Coles County)

Dial-A-Ride Public Transit (Coles County)

Who it's for

Coles County public transportation is provided through Dial-A-Ride Public Transit (Coles County), offering deviated-fixed-route and demand-response curb-to-curb rides for medical appointments, senior centers, and essential errands across Coles County (Mattoon, Charleston (EIU), Oakland). Seniors and people with disabilities ride at reduced fares; the Illinois Benefit Access Program (Illinois Department on Aging) provides additional free/reduced fares for income-eligible riders 65+. Schedule rides in advance.

Coles: Dial-A-Ride Public Transit (Coles County) demand-response + Illinois Benefit Access free/reduced fare for 65+.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+ (or a Medicare card)
Proof of Coles County / Illinois residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-800-252-8966

Renewals

as-needed / pass multi-year

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