How to apply for Move Sullivan / Sullivan County Transportation — Fare-Free Buses, ADA Paratransit + Senior Shopping Bus (Sullivan County) in New York
Sullivan County Division of Public Works, Transportation Department — operates the Move Sullivan fixed-route buses and ADA paratransit; the county Office for the Aging runs the door-to-door Senior Shopping Bus. Sullivan County has no Metro-North station; Shortline/Coach USA provides regional intercity bus service
Who it's for
Move Sullivan is Sullivan County's public bus system (Routes A–D plus the Monticello and Liberty loops). All Move Sullivan trips are free — no fare and no senior card needed — and door-to-door ADA paratransit is free for riders within 3/4 mile of a route who cannot use the fixed-route bus (application required). Separately, the Office for the Aging Shopping Bus is open at no charge to Sullivan County residents 60 or older: door-to-door, wheelchair-accessible weekday runs by town to Walmart, ShopRite and Aldi in Monticello, with a suggested contribution of $3 per round trip; registration with the Office for the Aging is required and reservations are taken at 845-807-0244 at least 3 business days ahead. Sullivan County has no Metro-North station; Shortline/Coach USA (845-794-5500) runs regional buses. Move Sullivan questions and paratransit trip reservations: 845-434-4102.
Sullivan: Move Sullivan fixed-route buses and ADA paratransit are fare-free for every rider, so there is no separate senior fare; the age-60 rule screens for the Office for the Aging Shopping Bus, which is open at no charge to residents 60 or older (suggested $3 contribution per round trip). The Highland and Delaware township runs are open to the general public at $1.50.
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 Sullivan County residency
- Shopping Bus: registration with the Office for the Aging (age 60 or older)
- ADA paratransit: completed Move Sullivan ADA Paratransit application (approval letter)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 845-807-0244, 845-434-4102
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Move Sullivan / Sullivan County Transportation — Fare-Free Buses, ADA Paratransit + Senior Shopping Bus (Sullivan 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 Sullivan County residency, shopping Bus: registration with the Office for the Aging (age 60 or older), aDA paratransit: completed Move Sullivan ADA Paratransit application (approval letter) — 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
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.