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How to apply for Venango County Transit + WeGo Shared Ride (Venango County)

Venango County / regional transit operator — Venango County operates rural shared-ride + limited fixed-route in Franklin + Oil City. Senior Shared Ride for medical and essential trips. PA Senior Free Transit Program for fixed-route. UPMC Northwest patient shuttle for hospital access.

Who it's for

Venango County Transit + WeGo Shared Ride covers Venango County. Venango County operates rural shared-ride + limited fixed-route in Franklin + Oil City. Senior Shared Ride for medical and essential trips. PA Senior Free Transit Program for fixed-route. UPMC Northwest patient shuttle for hospital 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 Venango AAA at 814-432-9711.

Venango: 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 Venango 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: 814-432-9740

Renewals

Senior ID is permanent

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