How to apply for Murfreesboro Transit Reduced Fare and Paratransit for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities (Rutherford County)
Murfreesboro Transit (formerly Rover), the City of Murfreesboro fixed-route bus system, with ADA paratransit provided in cooperation with Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency.
Who it's for
Murfreesboro Transit (formerly Rover) runs eight fixed bus routes in Murfreesboro, the Rutherford County seat, Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Riders age 65 and older pay the reduced cash fare of $0.50 per ride (half the adult fare) just by showing a government-issued photo ID to the driver; a 31-day half-fare pass is $22.50. Medicare recipients under 65 qualify by showing their Medicare card, and people with a qualifying disability apply for a Reduced Fare Card. Riders who cannot use the fixed-route bus because of a disability can apply for ADA paratransit, operated by Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency (Eligibility Coordinator 615-801-3039). Call Murfreesboro Transit at 615-217-6837 for routes, fares, or a reduced-fare application.
Rutherford: "Individuals who are 65 years of age or older automatically qualify for a reduced fare" with a government-issued photo ID; Medicare recipients under 65 and riders with a certified disability also qualify. ADA paratransit requires an eligibility determination and, for new applicants, living within 3/4 mile of a fixed route. Murfreesboro Transit serves the city; other parts of Rutherford County may use Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency transit.
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Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Government-issued photo ID showing age 65 or older (shown to the driver; no application needed)
- Medicare card plus photo ID if under 65, or a certified Reduced Fare Card application for a disability
- Paratransit: Applicant Questionnaire and Professional Verification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 615-217-6837
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Murfreesboro Transit Reduced Fare and Paratransit for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities (Rutherford County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need government-issued photo ID showing age 65 or older (shown to the driver; no application needed), medicare card plus photo ID if under 65, or a certified Reduced Fare Card application for a disability, paratransit: Applicant Questionnaire and Professional Verification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
varies by program
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