Benefits · Transportation
How to apply for Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) (Schuylkill County)
Schuylkill County / regional transit operator — Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) operates fixed-route bus across Pottsville + Schuylkill County + commuter routes. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. Shared Ride for medical and essential trips. Connections to BARTA at Reading (Berks border).
Who it's for
Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) covers Schuylkill County. Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) operates fixed-route bus across Pottsville + Schuylkill County + commuter routes. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. Shared Ride for medical and essential trips. Connections to BARTA at Reading (Berks border).. 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 Schuylkill AAA at 570-622-3103.
Schuylkill: PA Senior Free Transit + Senior Shared Ride. BARTA part of SCTA (Berks+Lancaster); STS Schuylkill-only.
What you'll need
- Proof of Schuylkill 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: 570-628-2655
Renewals
Senior ID is permanent
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