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How to apply for Mountain Mobility + ART Senior Bus Pass (Buncombe County)
Buncombe County Mountain Mobility (county Community Transportation System) and the City of Asheville's ART fixed-route bus system.
Who it's for
Buncombe County residents who are age 65 or older or who have a disability can get low-cost or free rides. The Senior Bus Pass Program gives a free monthly pass to riders 65+ who use the ART fixed-route bus in Asheville. Mountain Mobility, the county's Community Transportation System, runs door-to-door rides and provides ADA complementary paratransit for ART, plus the RIDE voucher program for elderly and disabled residents. Call Mountain Mobility at 828-250-6750, option 5, to enroll or check fares.
Buncombe: ART Senior Bus Pass is free for riders 65+; Mountain Mobility paratransit fares and RIDE vouchers depend on the trip and ADA eligibility.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 65+ (for Senior Bus Pass)
- Proof of Buncombe County residency
- For ADA paratransit: completed eligibility application
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 828-250-6750
Renewals
varies by program
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