How to apply for Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) — Bus + Light Rail (T) + Incline + ACCESS Paratransit (Allegheny County) in Pennsylvania

Who it's for

Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) — Bus + Light Rail (T) + Incline + ACCESS Paratransit covers Allegheny County. Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT, formerly Port Authority of Allegheny County) operates Pittsburgh metro fixed-route bus + Light Rail 'T' subway + Mon and Duquesne Inclines, plus ACCESS ADA paratransit. Adults 65 and older ride PRT free under the Pennsylvania Lottery-funded senior free transit program, using a Senior Citizen ConnectCard (PRT also accepts the blue or yellow PA Senior Transit ID cards). Get the card at the PRT Downtown Service Center, 623 Smithfield Street (issued on the spot), or at a state legislator's office in Allegheny County. PA also runs the Senior Shared Ride program (WeGo Shared Ride) — seniors 65+ pay 15% of the fare and the Pennsylvania Lottery Fund pays the other 85%, for essential medical and life trips. Apply for senior fare through the local transit authority or Allegheny AAA at 412-350-4234.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 65+ (for example: photo driver's license, PA ID card, birth certificate, passport, PACE ID, or a Social Security statement of age)
• Or an existing blue or yellow PA Senior Transit ID card
• For paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) — Bus + Light Rail (T) + Incline + ACCESS Paratransit (Allegheny 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 65+ (for example: photo driver's license, PA ID card, birth certificate, passport, PACE ID, or a Social Security statement of age), or an existing blue or yellow PA Senior Transit ID card, 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

Senior ID is permanent; paratransit re-cert periodically