How to apply for Reduced bus fares and paratransit (Sioux City Transit, SRTS) — Woodbury in Iowa

Who it's for

In Sioux City, the Sioux City Transit System runs city bus routes. Reduced fares are available to senior citizens age 62 or older, Medicare cardholders and people with disabilities: $0.90 per ride, a $2.00 day pass, or a $42.00 monthly pass (the adult cash fare is $1.80). Show a Medicare card or state ID; you can also apply for a reduced-fare photo ID card. Veterans with a service-connected disability ride fixed-route buses free with their VA photo ID showing the service-connected disability. ADA paratransit (door-to-door rides for people who cannot use the bus because of a disability) costs $3.60 a ride; apply through Sioux City Transit at 712-279-6405, and book rides with SRTS at 712-279-6919. For bus route information call 712-279-6404. Outside the Sioux City metro, Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS) gives demand-response rides to the general public in the rest of Woodbury County, Monday to Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; reserve 24 hours ahead at 712-279-6919 or 800-881-2076. Outside the metro, curb-to-curb rides are $4 plus $0.50 per mile, and rides within Sergeant Bluff are free.

What you'll need

• Medicare card or state-issued ID for the senior/disability reduced fare (or a reduced-fare photo ID card)
• Paratransit application, for ADA paratransit

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Reduced bus fares and paratransit (Sioux City Transit, SRTS) — Woodbury. 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 medicare card or state-issued ID for the senior/disability reduced fare (or a reduced-fare photo ID card), paratransit application, for ADA paratransit — 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

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