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How to apply for Westmoreland Transit (WCTA) + WeGo Senior Shared Ride (Westmoreland County)
Westmoreland County / regional transit operator — Westmoreland County Transit Authority (WCTA) operates fixed-route bus (Greensburg-Pittsburgh commuter + Westmoreland regional) plus WeGo Shared Ride for seniors (PA-funded Senior Shared Ride program, very low cost — typically $1-3 per trip). PRT connections at Pittsburgh end.
Who it's for
Westmoreland Transit (WCTA) + WeGo Senior Shared Ride covers Westmoreland County. Westmoreland County Transit Authority (WCTA) operates fixed-route bus (Greensburg-Pittsburgh commuter + Westmoreland regional) plus WeGo Shared Ride for seniors (PA-funded Senior Shared Ride program, very low cost — typically $1-3 per trip). PRT connections at Pittsburgh end.. 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 Westmoreland AAA at 724-830-4444.
Westmoreland: 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 Westmoreland 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: 724-832-8323
Renewals
Senior ID is permanent; paratransit re-cert periodically
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