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How to apply for Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) — Senior Fare + Paratransit (Cuyahoga County)

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) — bus + RTA Red Line rapid transit + Blue/Green/Waterfront light rail + HealthLine BRT serving Cuyahoga County and Cleveland metro.

Who it's for

GCRTA operates Cleveland's bus, Red Line heavy rail (Cleveland-Hopkins Airport - East Cleveland), Blue/Green light rail (Shaker Heights), Waterfront Line, and HealthLine BRT (the Cleveland Clinic-University Hospitals corridor). Senior Fare for age 65+: $1.25 vs $2.50 regular (50% discount). Apply for Senior/Disabled RTA Half Fare Card at GCRTA Customer Service Center (Tower City) with photo ID + Medicare card. GCRTA Paratransit (RTA Paratransit) is the ADA paratransit. Call 216-621-9500. Cleveland-Hopkins airport connection via Red Line.

Cleveland transit. GCRTA Red Line + Blue/Green light rail + bus + HealthLine BRT (Cleveland Clinic-UH corridor). Senior half-fare 65+.

What you'll need

Proof of Cuyahoga County / Ohio residency
Photo identification
Proof of age 60+ or 65+ (where applicable)
Proof of household income (where applicable)

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 216-621-9500

Renewals

annual

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