Benefits · Transportation
How to apply for Amtran (Altoona Metro Transit) (Blair County)
Blair County / regional transit operator — Amtran (Altoona Metro Transit) operates fixed-route bus across Altoona metro + commuter routes to Hollidaysburg + Tyrone. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. Shared Ride for medical and essential trips. Amtrak Pennsylvanian service at Altoona Station provides Pittsburgh + Harrisburg + Philadelphia connections.
Who it's for
Amtran (Altoona Metro Transit) covers Blair County. Amtran (Altoona Metro Transit) operates fixed-route bus across Altoona metro + commuter routes to Hollidaysburg + Tyrone. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. Shared Ride for medical and essential trips. Amtrak Pennsylvanian service at Altoona Station provides Pittsburgh + Harrisburg + Philadelphia connections.. PA Senior Shared Ride program — funded by PA Lottery, age 65+ pays $1-3 per essential trip. Apply for senior fare through the local transit authority or Blair AAA at 814-946-1235.
Blair: PA Senior Free Transit + Senior Shared Ride. Central PA has multi-county transit authorities (rabbittransit + EMTA) covering most rural counties.
What you'll need
- Proof of Blair County / PA residency
- Proof of age 65+ (PA Senior Citizen Transit ID OR PennDOT ID)
- For paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 814-944-4074
Renewals
Senior ID is permanent
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