How to apply for LANTA (Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority) + LANTAVan Paratransit (Lehigh County) in Pennsylvania

Lehigh County / regional transit operator — LANTA serves Lehigh + Northampton with fixed-route bus across Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro + LANTAFlex on-demand microtransit + LANTAVan ADA paratransit. PA Senior Free Transit Program — FREE rides on all LANTA fixed-route for age 65+. Shared Ride program for medical and essential trips.

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LANTA (Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority) + LANTAVan Paratransit covers Lehigh County. LANTA serves Lehigh + Northampton with fixed-route bus across Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro + LANTAFlex on-demand microtransit + LANTAVan ADA paratransit. PA Senior Free Transit Program — FREE rides on all LANTA fixed-route for age 65+. Shared Ride program for medical and essential trips. PA also runs the 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 Lehigh AAA at 610-782-3034.

Lehigh: PA Senior Free Transit + Senior Shared Ride. Lehigh + Northampton share LANTA; Carbon + Monroe have county-operated transit.

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 Lehigh 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: 888-253-8333

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about LANTA (Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority) + LANTAVan Paratransit (Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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; paratransit re-cert periodically

Official source →Last verified · October 10, 2026

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