How to apply for Union County Paratransit — Senior & Disabled Rides (Union County) in New Jersey

Who it's for

Union County Paratransit gives door-to-door rides to Union County residents who are 60 or older, who have a disability (18 and older), or who have low incomes. Fares are $3 per one-way trip, and you can ask for a fare waiver based on income. Rides cover medical appointments, mental-health services, nutrition sites, shopping, recreation, work, school and connections to bus and rail; out-of-county medical trips run on Mondays and Wednesdays. Buses run Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with limited Saturday service and no Sunday or holiday service. Call 908-241-8300 (option 1) to reserve up to three weeks ahead; first-time riders should call between 1 and 4 p.m. to register. Residents 18 and older can also join EZ Ride's Ryde4Life program for subsidized medical and grocery trips ($15 a year plus $1 per ride; call 866-208-1307, option 4).

What you'll need

• Call 908-241-8300 (option 1) between 1 and 4 p.m. to register as a first-time rider
• Proof of age (60+) or disability if asked
• Income information if you request a fare waiver

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Union County Paratransit — Senior & Disabled Rides (Union 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 call 908-241-8300 (option 1) between 1 and 4 p.m. to register as a first-time rider, proof of age (60+) or disability if asked, income information if you request a fare waiver — 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

none (register once; reserve each trip)