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How to apply for Trinity Metro Senior Reduced Fare + On-Demand ADA Paratransit
Trinity Metro (formerly The T) — transit authority serving Fort Worth and most of Tarrant County; operates fixed-route bus, TEXRail commuter rail, Trinity Railway Express commuter rail (jointly with DART), and Trinity Metro On-Demand ADA paratransit
Who it's for
Trinity Metro (rebranded from 'The T') is the transit authority for Fort Worth and most of Tarrant County, operating fixed-route bus, TEXRail commuter rail (Fort Worth to DFW Airport), Trinity Railway Express commuter rail (Fort Worth to Dallas, operated jointly with DART), and Trinity Metro On-Demand ADA paratransit. Trinity Metro offers reduced senior fares to riders AGE 65 AND OLDER. Seniors qualify for a LIFETIME reduced ticket photo ID card by presenting proof of age (valid State of Texas ID, Driver's License, Medicare card, or birth certificate). The photo ID card costs $2. With a valid Reduced Fare ID, seniors may ride for just $1 on certain Trinity Metro services. Trinity Metro On-Demand is the ADA paratransit service for persons with a verified disability that prevents them from riding regular city bus service. Paratransit eligibility is DISABILITY-BASED, NOT AGE-BASED — being 65+ does not automatically grant On-Demand eligibility. The paratransit certification process can take UP TO 21 DAYS, and eligibility certifications are valid for a MAXIMUM OF 2 YEARS. Eligibility may be granted on a CONDITIONAL basis where service is provided only for trips meeting specific ADA paratransit standards. Apply by calling Trinity Metro at 817-215-8600.
Trinity Metro's senior fare benefit is automatic for any senior age 65+ who presents the required proof of age and pays the $2 photo ID card fee. status_ceiling=likely_qualifies because no income test or discretionary review applies. The LIFETIME Reduced Fare ID is operationally exceptional — most TX peer transit systems require 2-year or annual renewal. The 2-YEAR MAX paratransit certification with potential CONDITIONAL eligibility is meaningfully shorter than peer systems' multi-year certifications, and the up-to-21-day processing window means seniors needing paratransit access should apply EARLY. Trinity Metro covers Fort Worth, Arlington (limited service via Via partnership), Grapevine, and select suburban Tarrant cities; service is NOT comprehensive across all of Tarrant County's 41 incorporated cities. The Trinity Railway Express commuter rail (jointly operated with DART) serves Tarrant-to-Dallas commuters with separate fare zones.
What you'll need
- For Trinity Metro Reduced Fare ID Card (seniors 65+): proof of age (valid State of Texas ID, Driver's License, Medicare card, or birth certificate) + $2 photo ID card fee
- For Trinity Metro On-Demand ADA paratransit: completed paratransit application + physician statement or functional assessment documenting inability to use fixed-route service
- Proof of Tarrant County or Trinity Metro service area residency
- Photo identification matching the applicant
- For paratransit: advance reservation
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 817-215-8600
Renewals
Reduced Fare ID is LIFETIME (no renewal needed); paratransit eligibility recertified every 2 years maximum
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