How to apply for Hub City Transit (Hattiesburg) senior fares and paratransit — Forrest in Mississippi

Who it's for

Hub City Transit (HCT) runs city buses in Hattiesburg Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The regular fare is $.50, and senior citizens 62 and up ride for $.25, as do people with a disability ID and riders with an HCT ID and Medicare. HCT also offers door-to-door para-transit for people with mobility impairments who cannot use the regular buses; riders must apply and be found eligible, and you do not have to live inside Hattiesburg city limits. HCT has separate applications for senior citizens and for people with disabilities. Call 601-545-3356.

What you'll need

• HCT Application for Senior Citizens (for the senior fare)
• ADA Para-Transit Eligibility Application (for para-transit)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hub City Transit (Hattiesburg) senior fares and paratransit — Forrest. 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 hCT Application for Senior Citizens (for the senior fare), aDA Para-Transit Eligibility Application (for para-transit) — 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

Para-transit re-certification every three years