Free Bus Rides for Seniors 65 and Older From BARTA
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 any route.
You qualify if you are age 65 or older. To ride free you need identification: a PA Department of Transportation Senior Citizen ID Card is valid identification.
To get a PA Senior Transit ID card, you fill out a brief application, and a copy of proof of age is required to receive the card. The page lists the acceptable proof of age documents:
- Valid Driver's License
- Birth Certificate
- Armed Forces Discharge or Separation Papers
- Passport or Naturalization Papers
- PACE card
- Statement of Age Verification (issued by Social Security Office)
- Baptismal Certificate
- PennDot non-drivers license
- Veteran's Universal Access Card
- Resident Alien Card
There are several ways to apply. You can sign up online through Find My Ride, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's online eligibility service, which asks a series of questions and sends your answers directly to the transportation provider; the provider may then request additional information before approving the application. The application process does not cost anything. If you would rather not use Find My Ride, you can email the completed application form with a scanned copy of proof of age to barta@bartabus.com. An application can also be mailed to you, or you can fill one out at BARTA offices. Once completed, mail the application and copy of proof of age to BARTA, 1700 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604.
For questions about buses and routes, call the bus information number at 610-921-0601. BARTA is located at 1700 North Eleventh Street, Reading, PA 19604.
The page does not say how long it takes to get the ID card or what office hours are, so ask when you apply.
Source: bartabus.com/service-information/senior-citizens-free-rid…, read September 18, 2026.
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Once completed, please mail the application and copy of proof of age to BARTA, 1700 North 11 th Street, Reading, PA 19604.
- A copy of proof of age
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If you are age 65 or older, you can ride free through the Senior Free Ride Program, which is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Lottery. Eligible seniors may ride the bus for FREE anytime, on any route. A PA Department of Transportation Senior Citizen ID Card is valid identification.
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