At sixty-five the bus is free with the state’s senior card, and BARTA’s Senior Shared Ride takes you door to door for a small co-pay. Volunteer drivers and agency vans cover the rest.
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BARTA operates a door-to-door shared ride service called BARTA Special Services for senior citizens and people with disabilities in Berks County, and any member of the general public may use it at…
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BARTA lets riders age 65 and older ride its buses for free through the Senior Free Ride Program, which is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Lottery. Eligible seniors may ride the bus for free anytime, on…
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BARTA's Senior Shared Ride Program gives people age 65 and older door-to-door shared rides through BARTA Special Services. There are no restrictions on the purpose of the trip, so seniors can travel…
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