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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

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Amtran (Altoona Metro Transit) (Blair 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 blair county / pa residency, proof of age 65+ (pa senior citizen transit id or penndot id), for paratransit: ada-eligibility certificationis 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.

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