How to apply for rabbittransit (Columbia County) in Pennsylvania

Who it's for

rabbittransit runs door-to-door Shared Ride service in Columbia County, including Bloomsburg and Berwick. Seniors 65 and older pay a reduced Senior Shared Ride fare. Trips to medical visits, dialysis, senior centers and adult day care cost $1.00, and up to 4 necessity trips a month (banking, grocery, pharmacy, food bank, social services) also cost $1.00. Other trips cost $3.00 to $7.50 depending on distance. Riders age 60-64 pay $1.00 for senior center trips. The Pennsylvania Lottery pays most of the cost. You must apply before your first trip. Call rabbittransit at 1-800-632-9063 for an application, or call the Columbia-Montour Area Agency on Aging at 570-784-9272.

What you'll need

• Proof of Columbia County / PA residency
• Proof of age (birth certificate, driver's license, state ID, PACE card, passport, or Social Security statement of age)
• Completed rabbittransit Shared Ride application (online, by mail, or in person at the Columbia Montour Aging Office, 702 Sawmill Road, Bloomsburg)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about rabbittransit (Columbia 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 Columbia County / PA residency, proof of age (birth certificate, driver's license, state ID, PACE card, passport, or Social Security statement of age), completed rabbittransit Shared Ride application (online, by mail, or in person at the Columbia Montour Aging Office, 702 Sawmill Road, Bloomsburg) — 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