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How to apply for Gallatin County Senior Transportation (RIDES Mass Transit) + Benefit Access (Gallatin County)

RIDES Mass Transit

Who it's for

Gallatin County public transportation is RIDES Mass Transit District, the rural transit provider for southeastern Illinois (Gallatin is in its 17-county service area), with curb-to-curb demand-response and intercity service and offering rides for medical appointments, senior centers, and essential errands across Gallatin County (Shawneetown, Ridgway, Equality, Junction, Omaha, New Haven). 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 demand-response rides in advance.

Gallatin: RIDES Mass Transit District (SE-Illinois rural provider) + Illinois Benefit Access free/reduced fare for 65+.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+ (or a Medicare card)
Proof of Gallatin 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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