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How to apply for Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) Senior & ADA Service - Knox County
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) - City of Knoxville
Who it's for
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) serves Knox County with fixed-route buses and The LIFT, a door-to-door ADA paratransit service. Riders 65 and older and people with a qualifying disability pay a reduced cash fare (about 50 cents versus the standard adult fare) with proper ID or a Medicare card. The LIFT paratransit is for people whose disability prevents them from using the regular bus; it requires a certification application and re-certification every two years. Call for routes, the reduced-fare ID, and LIFT eligibility.
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) offers reduced fixed-route fares to riders 65+ and people with a qualifying disability; The LIFT paratransit eligibility is decided by certification application, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- Proof of Knox County residency
- Proof of age 65+ or a Medicare card / disability ID for the reduced fare
- Completed LIFT paratransit certification application (for door-to-door service)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 865-637-3000
Renewals
per trip; LIFT re-certification every 2 years
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.