RTA Senior Ride Free Smart Cards and Reduced Fare Cards
The Senior Ride Free Smart Card allows senior citizens to ride all RTA services for free and the Reduced Fare Card allows qualified persons with disabilities to ride all RTA services for a reduced fare. Both programs are offered by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). These services include CTA buses and rapid transit, Pace buses,
and Metra trains in the six-county region served by the RTA (Cook,
DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry and Will counties). The permits take approximate
3 to 4 weeks to process after an application is made. They are valid
for four years from the date of issuance. Applications for senior citizens are taken at
the Utility Billing and Collections office. Applicants must apply
in person and bring the following items:
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One 1½” x
1½” color photograph clearly showing your face
and shoulders. |
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Legal document showing date of birth. |
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A driver’s license,
passport, State of IL ID, U.S. Immigration Alien Registration,
or other official government ID with a photograph and birthdate. |
*Please note: Persons with disabilities must apply directly through the RTA. More information is available on the RTA Reduced Fare page of their web site.
Information on replacing cards that have been lost or stolen
may be obtained by calling 312-913-3110. Additional information
on the RTA Reduced Fare Card and the RTA
Reduced Fare Card is available online.
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