How to apply for LCTA (Luzerne County Transportation Authority) + LCTA Shared Ride (Luzerne County) in Pennsylvania

Luzerne County / regional transit operator — Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) operates fixed-route bus across Wilkes-Barre metro + Pittston-Scranton commuter routes + Hazleton service. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. Shared Ride for medical and essential trips. Connections to COLTS at Pittston (Lackawanna border).

Who it's for

LCTA (Luzerne County Transportation Authority) + LCTA Shared Ride covers Luzerne County. Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) operates fixed-route bus across Wilkes-Barre metro + Pittston-Scranton commuter routes + Hazleton service. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. Shared Ride for medical and essential trips. Connections to COLTS at Pittston (Lackawanna border). 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 Luzerne AAA at 570-822-1158.

Luzerne: PA Senior Free Transit + Senior Shared Ride. NEPA has urban fixed-route in Scranton (COLTS) and Wilkes-Barre (LCTA); rural counties use 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 Luzerne 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: 570-288-9356

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about LCTA (Luzerne County Transportation Authority) + LCTA Shared Ride (Luzerne 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 Luzerne 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

Official source →Last verified · October 9, 2026

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