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How to apply for TheRide — Senior & ADA Service (Washtenaw County)
Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide)
Who it's for
TheRide (Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority) serves the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas of Washtenaw County. Seniors age 65 and over ride fixed-route buses free with a GoldRide card, riders age 60 to 64 ride at reduced fare, and A-Ride door-to-door paratransit serves people whose disability prevents them from using fixed-route buses. Call 734-973-6500 to apply or learn more.
GoldRide free fixed-route rides require age 65+; reduced fare applies at 60-64; A-Ride paratransit requires an ADA eligibility determination. Service area covers the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti urbanized area; western Washtenaw is served by WAVE (Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express). Fares and rules can change. Not legal or financial advice.
What you'll need
- Proof of age (60+ for reduced fare, 65+ for GoldRide free fare)
- A-Ride application and disability documentation for paratransit
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 734-973-6500
Renewals
annual
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.