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

RIDES Mass Transit District

Who it's for

Hardin County public transportation is RIDES Mass Transit District, the rural transit provider for southeastern Illinois (RIDES is headquartered in Rosiclare, in Hardin County). RIDES offers curb-to-curb demand-response rides and intercity service for medical appointments, senior centers, and essential errands across Hardin County (Elizabethtown, Rosiclare, Cave-in-Rock) and to regional hospitals (SIH Harrisburg Medical Center and beyond). 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.

Hardin: RIDES Mass Transit District (HQ Rosiclare/Hardin; the SE-Illinois rural provider — Pope+Hardin are RIDES, not Shawnee MTD) + Benefit Access free/reduced fare for 65+.

What you'll need

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