How to apply for Town & Country Transit (TACT) Senior Shared Ride (Armstrong County) in Pennsylvania

Who it's for

Town & Country Transit (TACT) runs buses in the Kittanning and Ford City areas and door-to-door Shared Ride service across all of Armstrong County. Seniors 65 and older ride fixed-route buses free with a Senior Transit ID. On Shared Ride, seniors 65+ pay a small share of the fare, and the Pennsylvania Lottery pays most of the rest. You must apply before your first Shared Ride trip. Call TACT at 724-548-8696 (toll-free 1-800-245-8588) or the Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging at 724-548-3290.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 65+ (PA Senior Citizen Transit ID or PennDOT ID)
• Shared Ride application through PennDOT Find My Ride before the first trip

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Town & Country Transit (TACT) Senior Shared Ride (Armstrong 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+ (PA Senior Citizen Transit ID or PennDOT ID), shared Ride application through PennDOT Find My Ride before the first trip — 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