How to apply for Cedar Area Transportation (CATS) bus and Dial-A-Ride (Cedar City) — Iron in Utah
Cedar City — Cedar Area Transportation (CATS)
Who it's for
Cedar Area Transportation (CATS) runs fixed-route buses for all of Cedar City and Dial-A-Ride paratransit vans for the elderly (65 and over) and people with disabilities. You must apply to be eligible for Dial-A-Ride. Buses and Dial-A-Ride run Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bus fare is $1.50 one way and Dial-A-Ride is $2.00 one way; bring exact change. A 30-ride Dial-A-Ride van pass is $54. Passes are sold at the City Offices, 10 N. Main St., or from the CATS driver (cash or check only). Call 435-865-4510 (Saturday 435-592-9117).
Service areas, hours, and fares are set by the transit provider; call ahead to schedule and ask about senior or disability fares.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Dial-A-Ride application (call to ask what to bring)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-435-865-4510 (Saturday 1-435-592-9117)
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Cedar Area Transportation (CATS) bus and Dial-A-Ride (Cedar City) — Iron. 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 dial-A-Ride application (call to ask what to bring) — 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
none
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Elder ServicesArea Agency on Aging services (Five County Area Agency on Aging) — IronFive County Association of Governments — Area Agency on Aging
- Elder ServicesUtah SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program): free Medicare counselingUtah Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), through local Area Agencies on Aging
- Supportive ServicesLong-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramAdministration for Community Living (delivered locally by State and local Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs)
- Supportive ServicesNational Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Administration for Community Living (delivered locally by Area Agencies on Aging)
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.