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How to apply for Suffolk County Transit (SCT) — Reduced Senior Fare + ADA Paratransit (Suffolk County)
Suffolk County — operates the county's public transit system covering all of Suffolk County and connecting to MTA Long Island Rail Road and NYC Transit at borough boundaries
Who it's for
Suffolk County Transit (SCT) covers Suffolk County with fixed-route bus service and ADA paratransit. Reduced senior fares for riders age 60+ (Suffolk) or 65+ (Nassau, via MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard). MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) connects Suffolk to NYC and is governed by separate MTA Reduced-Fare rules. Apply at the Suffolk County transit operator or via MTA for Reduced-Fare MetroCard. Phone: 631-852-5200.
Suffolk: Suffolk County Transit (SCT) + ADA paratransit. LIRR connects to NYC under separate MTA Reduced-Fare rules.
What you'll need
- Proof of Suffolk County residency
- For senior fare: proof of age 60+ (Suffolk) or 65+ (Nassau MTA Reduced-Fare)
- For paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 631-852-5200
Renewals
ongoing; paratransit re-cert periodically
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