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

Mercer County public transportation (county dial-a-ride)

Who it's for

Mercer County public transportation is provided through Mercer County public transportation (county dial-a-ride), offering deviated-fixed-route and demand-response curb-to-curb rides for medical appointments, senior centers, and essential errands across Mercer County (Aledo, Viola, Sherrard, New Boston, Joy). 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.

Mercer: Mercer County public transportation (county dial-a-ride) demand-response + Illinois Benefit Access free/reduced fare for 65+.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-800-252-8966

Renewals

as-needed / pass multi-year

Official source →Last verified · June 14, 2026

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