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How to apply for EMTA (Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority — 'the e') (Erie County)
Erie County / regional transit operator — Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA, branded 'the e') operates fixed-route bus across Erie metro + commuter routes to Millcreek + Harborcreek + Lake City + LECOM campus. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. LIFT paratransit for ADA-eligible. NOTE: This Erie EMTA is DISTINCT from Endless Mountain Transit Authority (also EMTA) in Bradford/Tioga PA — different transit authorities, different domains (ride-the-e.com vs. emtabus.org).
Who it's for
EMTA (Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority — 'the e') covers Erie County. Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA, branded 'the e') operates fixed-route bus across Erie metro + commuter routes to Millcreek + Harborcreek + Lake City + LECOM campus. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. LIFT paratransit for ADA-eligible. NOTE: This Erie EMTA is DISTINCT from Endless Mountain Transit Authority (also EMTA) in Bradford/Tioga PA — different transit authorities, different domains (ride-the-e.com vs. emtabus.org).. 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 Erie AAA at 814-451-6620.
Erie: PA Senior Free Transit + Senior Shared Ride. Erie has 'the e' (EMTA, ride-the-e.com — DISTINCT from Endless Mountain Transit Authority).
What you'll need
- Proof of Erie 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: 814-452-3515
Renewals
Senior ID is permanent
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