How to apply for Putnam Area Rapid Transit (PART) + Putnam Transit — Reduced Senior Fare + ADA Paratransit (Putnam County)

Who it's for

Putnam Area Rapid Transit (PART) + Putnam Transit covers Putnam County with fixed-route bus service and ADA paratransit. Reduced senior fares for riders age 60+. Connecting service to Metro-North Railroad (Harlem Line (Croton Falls, Brewster, Southeast, Patterson) and Hudson Line (Garrison, Cold Spring)) covers Hudson Valley-to-NYC commuting. Apply at the county transit office or via MTA for the Metro-North Reduced-Fare benefit. Phone: 845-878-RIDE.

What you'll need

• Half-Fare application (PART/On-Demand half fare requires applying and meeting the program requirements)
• For paratransit: certification by a medical doctor, psychiatrist, ophthalmologist, or optometrist

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Putnam Area Rapid Transit (PART) + Putnam Transit — Reduced Senior Fare + ADA Paratransit (Putnam 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 half-fare application (part/on-demand half fare requires applying and meeting the program requirements), for paratransit: certification by a medical doctor, psychiatrist, ophthalmologist, or optometrist — 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

ongoing; paratransit re-cert periodically