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How to apply for NJ Transit (North Jersey Coast Line southern + Atlantic City Line) + Local Bus + Ocean Ride Paratransit (Ocean County)
NJ Transit serves Ocean County. Ocean County: NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line (Bay Head, Point Pleasant, Long Branch — terminus at Bay Head) + NJ Transit Atlantic City Line (Toms River, Bayville, Lakewood) + multiple NJ Transit bus routes. Ocean Ride (Ocean County Department of Transportation Services) is the senior/disabled paratransit. NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare half-fare for 62+. Ocean is NJ's LARGEST COUNTY BY AREA — long drive times.
Who it's for
NJ Transit (North Jersey Coast Line southern + Atlantic City Line) + Local Bus + Ocean Ride Paratransit serves Ocean County. Ocean County: NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line (Bay Head, Point Pleasant, Long Branch — terminus at Bay Head) + NJ Transit Atlantic City Line (Toms River, Bayville, Lakewood) + multiple NJ Transit bus routes. Ocean Ride (Ocean County Department of Transportation Services) is the senior/disabled paratransit. NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare half-fare for 62+. Ocean is NJ's LARGEST COUNTY BY AREA — long drive times.. NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare ID required for half-fare — apply at NJ Transit customer service center or via mail-in form. Access Link statewide ADA paratransit within ¾ mile of NJ Transit bus routes.
Ocean: NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare (half-fare 62+) + Access Link statewide ADA paratransit.
What you'll need
- Proof of Ocean County / NJ residency
- Proof of age 62+
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 732-736-8989
Renewals
Senior ID is permanent
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