How to apply for Area Transportation Authority of North Central PA (ATA NCPA) (McKean County) in Pennsylvania

McKean County / regional transit operator — ATA NCPA serves McKean County (Bradford, Kane, Smethport) with fixed-route + shared-ride. Bradford is the largest population center. Cross-border NY connections (Cattaraugus NY) via Olean. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+.

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Area Transportation Authority of North Central PA (ATA NCPA) covers McKean County. ATA NCPA serves McKean County (Bradford, Kane, Smethport) with fixed-route + shared-ride. Bradford is the largest population center. Cross-border NY connections (Cattaraugus NY) via Olean. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+. 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 McKean AAA at 814-776-2191.

McKean: PA Senior Free Transit + Senior Shared Ride. ATA NCPA now serves the full 6-county NCPA region (final batch closes Elk + Cameron + Potter + McKean + Forest).

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 McKean 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: 1-866-282-4968

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Transportation Authority of North Central PA (ATA NCPA) (McKean 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 McKean 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 4, 2026

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