How to apply for LANTA (Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority) + LANTAVan Paratransit (Lehigh County)

Who it's for

LANTA (Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority) + LANTAVan Paratransit covers Lehigh County. LANTA serves Lehigh + Northampton with fixed-route bus across Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro + LANTAFlex on-demand microtransit + LANTAVan ADA paratransit. PA Senior Free Transit Program — FREE rides on all LANTA fixed-route for age 65+. Shared Ride program for medical and essential trips.. 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 Lehigh AAA at 610-782-3034.

What you'll need

• Proof of Lehigh 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 LANTA (Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority) + LANTAVan Paratransit (Lehigh 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 lehigh 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; paratransit re-cert periodically