Benefits · Transportation
How to apply for rabbittransit + Sunbury Transit (Northumberland County)
Northumberland County / regional transit operator — rabbittransit serves Northumberland County (Sunbury, Shamokin, Mount Carmel). PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. Shared Ride for essential trips. UPMC Sunbury hospital shuttle for patient access.
Who it's for
rabbittransit + Sunbury Transit covers Northumberland County. rabbittransit serves Northumberland County (Sunbury, Shamokin, Mount Carmel). PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. Shared Ride for essential trips. UPMC Sunbury hospital shuttle for patient access.. 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 Northumberland AAA at 570-988-5417.
Northumberland: 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 Northumberland 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: 570-988-6660
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about rabbittransit + Sunbury Transit (Northumberland 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 northumberland 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
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
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