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How to apply for New Castle Area Transit Authority (NCATA) + WeGo Senior Shared Ride (Lawrence County)

Lawrence County / regional transit operator — New Castle Area Transit Authority (NCATA) operates fixed-route bus in New Castle. Senior Shared Ride for low-cost essential trips. Connections to BCTA (Beaver) and Butler Transit for broader access.

Who it's for

New Castle Area Transit Authority (NCATA) + WeGo Senior Shared Ride covers Lawrence County. New Castle Area Transit Authority (NCATA) operates fixed-route bus in New Castle. Senior Shared Ride for low-cost essential trips. Connections to BCTA (Beaver) and Butler Transit for broader access.. PA also runs the Senior Shared Ride program (WeGo Shared Ride) — funded by PA Lottery, age 65+ pays $1-3 per trip for essential medical and life trips. Apply for senior fare through the local transit authority or Lawrence AAA at 724-658-3729.

Lawrence: PA Senior Free Transit / Shared Ride program (PA Lottery-funded). PRT in Allegheny offers FREE rides; surrounding counties offer reduced/Shared Ride trips.

What you'll need

Proof of Lawrence 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: 724-654-3130

Renewals

Senior ID is permanent; paratransit re-cert periodically

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