How to apply for Van Buren Public Transit — Free Senior Rides + Half Fare (Van Buren County)

Van Buren County (Van Buren Public Transit)

Who it's for

Van Buren Public Transit provides shared-ride, advance-reservation transportation across Van Buren County. Residents age 60 and over ride free with a Transit Rider Card, and Van Buren County veterans ride free with a Veteran's Rider Card. Riders with disabilities pay half fare rather than riding free. Reserve a ride by calling 269-427-7921.

County-wide fares are currently waived for the general public, so everyone rides free while that holds. The standing benefit modeled here is the free-ride card for residents age 60 and over. Riders with disabilities, children, and students qualify for half fare, not a free ride — half fare is $2.00 in-zone and $3.00 zone-to-zone on county-wide reservations. Van Buren County veterans ride free with a Veteran's Rider Card.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

Transit Rider Card application
Proof of age (60+) for the free-ride card
Veteran's Rider Card (for the veteran free-ride benefit)
Proof of disability (for half fare)

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 269-427-7921

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Van Buren Public Transit — Free Senior Rides + Half Fare (Van Buren County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need transit Rider Card application, proof of age (60+) for the free-ride card, veteran's Rider Card (for the veteran free-ride benefit) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

annual

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