How to apply for GoPasco / PCPT Senior Reduced Fare in Florida

Who it's for

GoPasco (operated by Pasco County Public Transportation, PCPT) is the public bus system serving Pasco County. Seniors age 65 and older qualify for the reduced fare — $0.75 per one-way ride, half the standard adult fare of $1.50 — by showing a valid Medicare card at the farebox or a GoPasco Reduced Photo ID. The 31-Day Pass costs $18.75 at the senior/reduced rate (vs. $37.50 for adults), making it a meaningful saving for regular riders. The Medicare-card-only proof option is unusually convenient: most Florida transit agencies require a separate photo ID, but in Pasco any Medicare-eligible senior can just show their red-white-blue Medicare card and pay the reduced rate immediately. For seniors who want a permanent photo card, the GoPasco Reduced Photo ID is available for a $2.50 one-time fee — useful if you don't yet have Medicare or want to avoid carrying it on the bus.

What you'll need

• Valid Medicare card (the easiest option — doubles as proof of age 65+)
• Or: $2.50 fee for a GoPasco Reduced Photo ID issued at the PCPT Admin Office (8620 Galen Wilson Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about GoPasco / PCPT Senior 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 valid Medicare card (the easiest option — doubles as proof of age 65+), or: $2.50 fee for a GoPasco Reduced Photo ID issued at the PCPT Admin Office (8620 Galen Wilson Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668) — 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

no renewal required for age-based eligibility; GoPasco Photo ID is indefinite