How to apply for SEPTA Senior Reduced Fare + SEPTA Access Paratransit (Montgomery County) in Pennsylvania

Who it's for

SEPTA Reduced Fare for Seniors gives PA residents age 65+ FREE rides on SEPTA buses, subway, trolley, and Norristown High Speed Line (with a Senior Reduced Fare PA ID). Regional Rail offers a $1 fare for seniors. SEPTA serves Montgomery (Norristown, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Conshohocken, Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Wayne, Jenkintown, Abington, Glenside, Lansdale via Regional Rail multiple lines + Bus + Norristown High Speed Line). Senior Reduced Fare FREE bus/subway/trolley, $1 Regional Rail; SEPTA Access paratransit. SEPTA Access (renamed from CCT Connect on 2024-07-01; vehicles are still lettered CCT Connect) is SEPTA's ADA paratransit. Apply for the Senior Reduced Fare PA ID at any PA Department of Aging office, or get a SEPTA Key Senior at SEPTA's Center City office (1234 Market Street, Philadelphia). SEPTA Access: apply for eligibility assessment at 215-580-7700.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 65+ AND Pennsylvania residency
• PA Department of Aging Senior Reduced Fare PA ID OR PennDOT ID
• For SEPTA Access paratransit (formerly CCT Connect): functional eligibility assessment + disability documentation

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about SEPTA Senior Reduced Fare + SEPTA Access Paratransit (Montgomery 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 age 65+ AND Pennsylvania residency, pA Department of Aging Senior Reduced Fare PA ID OR PennDOT ID, for SEPTA Access paratransit (formerly CCT Connect): functional eligibility assessment + disability documentation — 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; CCT Connect re-cert periodically