How to apply for Dutchess County Public Transit (Loop + Dial-A-Ride) — Reduced Senior Fare + ADA Paratransit (Dutchess County) in New York

Who it's for

Dutchess County Public Transit (Loop + Dial-A-Ride) covers Dutchess County with fixed-route bus service and ADA paratransit. Reduced senior fares for riders age 60+. County buses connect to Metro-North Railroad at the Poughkeepsie and Beacon train stations (Hudson Line) and along Route D to Pawling and Wingdale (Harlem Line, which also serves Dover Plains and Wassaic); the Port Jervis Line does not serve Dutchess County. Apply at the county transit office or via MTA for the Metro-North Reduced-Fare benefit. Phone: 845-473-8424.

What you'll need

• Proof of Dutchess County residency
• For senior fare: proof of age 60+
• For paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Dutchess County Public Transit (Loop + Dial-A-Ride) — Reduced Senior Fare + ADA Paratransit (Dutchess 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 Dutchess County residency, for senior fare: proof of age 60+, for paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification — 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

ongoing; paratransit re-cert periodically