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How to apply for River Valley Metro — Free Senior Bus (Kankakee County)

River Valley Metro Mass Transit District — Kankakee County

Who it's for

Kankakee County public transportation is the River Valley Metro Mass Transit District (Kankakee / Bradley / Bourbonnais) with fixed-route buses and ADA paratransit. DISTINCTIVELY, senior citizens ride FREE on River Valley Metro (except trips to airports). The Illinois Benefit Access Program also provides reduced/free fares. Show a senior/Medicare ID to ride. Kankakee = River Valley Metro; seniors ride FREE (except airport trips) + ADA paratransit.

Kankakee: local transit senior discount/free; Benefit Access reduced fare (outside RTA region).

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 815-935-7433

Renewals

senior ID multi-year

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