How to apply for rabbittransit (Franklin County service) (Franklin County) in Pennsylvania

Franklin County / regional transit operator — rabbittransit serves Franklin County (Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Mercersburg). Cross-border MD connections at Hagerstown. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. NOTE: Franklin AAA also serves Fulton County (shared multi-county AAA).

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rabbittransit (Franklin County service) covers Franklin County. rabbittransit serves Franklin County (Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Mercersburg). Cross-border MD connections at Hagerstown. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. NOTE: Franklin AAA also serves Fulton County (shared multi-county AAA). PA Senior Shared Ride program — seniors 65+ pay 15% of the fare and the Pennsylvania Lottery Fund pays the other 85%, in every county of the state. Apply for senior fare through the local transit authority or Franklin AAA at 717-263-2153.

Franklin: PA Senior Free Transit + Senior Shared Ride.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • Proof of Franklin County / PA residency
  • Proof of age 65+ (PA Senior Citizen Transit ID OR PennDOT ID)
  • For paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 717-846-7433

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about rabbittransit (Franklin County service) (Franklin 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 Franklin County / PA residency, proof of age 65+ (PA Senior Citizen Transit ID OR PennDOT ID), 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

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.