How to apply for Paris Metro — Free Senior Fixed-Route Bus (Lamar County) in Texas

Who it's for

Riders age 60 and over ride the Paris Metro city bus free. So do people with disabilities. Everyone else pays 50 cents a ride or $30 a month. Buses run around the City of Paris weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To ride free you need an ID card, which the Paris Metro/TRAX office at 1610 Clarksville St issues when you bring proof of your age or disability. If you cannot use the regular bus because of a physical or mental condition, ATCOG also runs door-to-door ADA paratransit at $1.00 a trip — that one needs a referral from your doctor.

What you'll need

• Valid documentation of age or disability, taken to the Paris Metro/TRAX office at 1610 Clarksville St, Paris TX 75460, to be issued a free-ride ID card

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Paris Metro — Free Senior Fixed-Route Bus (Lamar 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 valid documentation of age or disability, taken to the Paris Metro/TRAX office at 1610 Clarksville St, Paris TX 75460, to be issued a free-ride ID card — 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.