How to apply for River Valley Metro — Reduced Senior & Disabled Fare + Metro Plus Paratransit (Kankakee County) in Illinois

Who it's for

River Valley Metro runs the local buses in the Kankakee, Bradley, Bourbonnais and Manteno area, plus a commuter bus to Midway Airport. Riders 65 and older and riders with disabilities pay a reduced fare: $0.50 for a local one-way trip (regular $1.00), $1.00 one-way to Midway (regular $2.00), and $15 for a monthly local pass (regular $30). Show a Medicare card with photo ID, a photo ID showing you are 65 or older, or a Metro reduced-fare ID. People enrolled in the Illinois Benefit Access Program ride free with a photo ID printed by River Valley Metro. Metro Plus is shared-ride paratransit for people with disabilities who cannot use the regular bus; it costs $2.00 one way ($1.00 after 6 p.m.) and requires an application and interview. All local routes and Metro Plus are free on Mondays. Call 815-935-1403 to apply for Metro Plus.

What you'll need

• Medicare card with photo ID, or a photo ID showing age 65+ (reduced fare)
• Metro Plus application and in-person interview (paratransit)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about River Valley Metro — Reduced Senior & Disabled Fare + Metro Plus Paratransit (Kankakee 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 medicare card with photo ID, or a photo ID showing age 65+ (reduced fare), metro Plus application and in-person interview (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

reduced fare on ID each ride; Metro Plus eligibility set at application