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How to apply for Washington Rides (Washington County Transportation Authority) + WeGo Senior Shared Ride (Washington County)

Washington County / regional transit operator — Washington Rides (Washington County Transportation Authority) operates fixed-route bus in Washington + Canonsburg + connecting routes to Pittsburgh. Senior Shared Ride for medical and other essential trips. PRT connections at Pittsburgh border.

Who it's for

Washington Rides (Washington County Transportation Authority) + WeGo Senior Shared Ride covers Washington County. Washington Rides (Washington County Transportation Authority) operates fixed-route bus in Washington + Canonsburg + connecting routes to Pittsburgh. Senior Shared Ride for medical and other essential trips. PRT connections at Pittsburgh border.. 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 Washington AAA at 724-228-7080.

Washington: 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 Washington 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: 724-223-8747

Renewals

Senior ID is permanent; paratransit re-cert periodically

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