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How to apply for Schoharie County Public Transportation (SCPT) — Demand-Response (Schoharie County)
Schoharie County Department of Public Transportation — county-operated rural demand-response transit; coordinates with CDTA in Schenectady for outbound trips
Who it's for
Schoharie County Public Transportation provides rural demand-response transit across Schoharie County. Reduced senior fares for riders age 60+. Advance reservation required. Connects to CDTA at Schenectady for trips into the Capital Region metro. Phone: 518-295-2647.
Schoharie: Schoharie County Public Transportation rural demand-response (CDTA does not extend into Schoharie).
What you'll need
- Proof of Schoharie County residency
- For senior fare: proof of age 60+ (Schoharie) or 65+ (CDTA Half-Fare)
- For paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 518-295-2647
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Schoharie County Public Transportation (SCPT) — Demand-Response (Schoharie 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 proof of schoharie county residency, for senior fare: proof of age 60+ (schoharie) or 65+ (cdta half-fare), for paratransit: ada-eligibility certification — 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
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