How to apply for rabbittransit (formerly Capital Area Transit — CAT) + Shared Ride (Dauphin County)

Who it's for

rabbittransit (formerly Capital Area Transit — CAT) + Shared Ride covers Dauphin County. rabbittransit (absorbed Capital Area Transit / CAT in Harrisburg metro 2021) operates fixed-route bus across the Harrisburg + Hershey + Middletown metro. Connections to Cumberland (West Shore), York, Lebanon. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+. Amtrak Keystone Service at Harrisburg Transportation Center for Philly/Pittsburgh connections.. PA also runs the 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 Dauphin AAA at 717-780-6130.

What you'll need

• Proof of Dauphin County / PA residency
• Proof of age 65+ (PA Senior Citizen Transit ID OR PennDOT ID)
• For paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about rabbittransit (formerly Capital Area Transit — CAT) + Shared Ride (Dauphin 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 dauphin county / pa residency, proof of age 65+ (pa senior citizen transit id or penndot id), 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

Senior ID is permanent