How to apply for Senior Transportation — Department of the Aging + Olean Area Transit Half Fare (Cattaraugus County) in New York
Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging / NY Connects — arranges transportation for county residents 60+ (medical appointments, shopping, adult day care); Olean Area Transit System (OATS), operated by Access Allegany, runs the Olean and Salamanca bus routes with a half fare for seniors 60+
Who it's for
Two ways for Cattaraugus County seniors to get rides. The county Department of the Aging arranges transportation throughout the county for residents age 60 and older for medical appointments, shopping, and adult day care; call the department at 716-373-8032 or toll-free 1-800-462-2901 (1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 7610, Olean; Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). In and around Olean and Salamanca, the Olean Area Transit System (OATS) bus is now run by Access Allegany: the regular fare is $1 ($2 to or from Salamanca), and riders age 60+ and riders with disabilities pay half fare (cash, exact change). Route information and deviations: 585-968-0834; Access Allegany call center 585-593-1738.
County rides depend on the Department of the Aging's capacity and are arranged case by case, so call first. The department's own transportation page is currently unpublished (the county site shows 'You are not authorized to access this page'), so the details here come from the department's services index, its 2025 annual report, and the City of Salamanca's transit page. The OATS half fare applies on the Olean and Salamanca bus routes only.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Cattaraugus County residency
- Appointment or trip details when you call to book a county ride
- For the OATS half fare: proof of age 60+ or disability shown to the driver
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 716-373-8032
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Senior Transportation — Department of the Aging + Olean Area Transit Half Fare (Cattaraugus 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 proof of age 60+, proof of Cattaraugus County residency, appointment or trip details when you call to book a county ride — 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
per trip; county rides booked through the Department of the Aging
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.