How to apply for Transit Orange (Orange County public transit — Middletown, Newburgh and Kiryas Joel local bus + Main Line) — Reduced Senior Fare + ADA Paratransit (Orange County) in New York

Who it's for

Transit Orange is Orange County's public transit program: fixed-route local bus in and around Middletown, Newburgh and the Village of Kiryas Joel, the Main Line between Middletown and Harriman, town Dial-A-Ride services, and ADA paratransit within 3/4 mile of local routes. Senior fare is half the regular fare: $0.75 (regular $1.50) on Middletown and Newburgh local buses and inside Kiryas Joel, $1.00-$2.50 on the Main Line; the Kiryas Joel fare table sets senior at age 60+. Medicare cardholders also pay the reduced fare. ADA paratransit is $0.75 one-way and requires an Orange County ADA Paratransit ID card (apply through the Department of Planning). Metro-North and NJ Transit rail connections have their own reduced-fare rules. Phone: 845-615-3850.

What you'll need

• For senior fare: proof of age (or Medicare card) when boarding
• For paratransit: Orange County ADA Paratransit ID card (application via the Department of Planning, 845-615-3850)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Transit Orange (Orange County public transit — Middletown, Newburgh and Kiryas Joel local bus + Main Line) — Reduced Senior Fare + ADA Paratransit (Orange 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 for senior fare: proof of age (or Medicare card) when boarding, for paratransit: Orange County ADA Paratransit ID card (application via the Department of Planning, 845-615-3850) — 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