How to apply for Madera County Connection Senior Bus & Reduced Fare in California

Who it's for

Madera County Connection (MCC) runs a Senior Bus for people 60 and older and for riders with a disability — a lower age bar than the 65+ most California transit uses. IMPORTANT: it covers only parts of EASTERN Madera County — Oakhurst, Bass Lake, Coarsegold and Ahwahnee. It does NOT serve the city of Madera or Chowchilla. Rides go to medical appointments, the senior centre and shopping, at $1.50 per one-way trip. To apply, first call 559-263-8080 to check that your address is inside the service area, then download the application and mail it to MV Transportation, 201 W. Almond Ave, Madera, CA 93637. Seniors elsewhere in the county can still use MCC's reduced fare on regular fixed-route buses.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+ (CA driver's license, state ID, Medicare card, or passport showing date of birth)
• Address verification (Senior Bus serves Eastern Madera County)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Madera County Connection Senior Bus & Reduced Fare. 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 proof of age 60+ (CA driver's license, state ID, Medicare card, or passport showing date of birth), address verification (Senior Bus serves Eastern Madera County) — 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

MCC reduced-fare ID; renewal per MCC policy