Half Fare Program
If you're a senior, disabled or Medicare card holder you can enjoy greater traveling freedom and lower fares. When you ride with Porterville Transit, you can save one-half of the regular one-way fare.
Who can use the Program?
Special rates are available for senior citizens (62 years of age or older), persons with disabilities and Medicare card holders. Personal Care Assistants (PCA) ride for free when proper identification is presented with the person with a disability. And you don't need to be a California resident to be
eligible for the program.
Where is reduced fare in effect?
You can only ride on the Porterville Transit System at the reduced rate. Many other transit companies operating in the area and state also participate in the program.
When is the reduced fare in effect?
Seniors (62 and over)/Disabled/Medicare card holders may take advantage of the reduced fare between 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday.
How to ride for less?
Passengers with disabilities simply show your valid Porterville Transit Senior/ADA Verification ID or Medicare card to the bus operator and present the appropriate fare. Senior citizens and Medicare card holders may be asked to present additional proof of identity (i.e. another card with photo id).
How to apply for a Porterville Transit Senior/ADA Verification ID card
Senior citizens and people with disabilities who don't have a Medicare card may obtain a reduced fare ID card as follows:
Visit the City of Porterville, City Manager's Office for an application, then fill out and return the completed form to:
City of Porterville
City Manager's Office
291 N. Main
Porterville, CA. 93257
Visit the City of Porterville, City Manager's Office for an application, then fill out and return the completed form to:
City of Porterville
City Manager's Office
291 N. Main
Porterville, CA. 93257
Application Process: Please fill out the application to the best of your ability, correct NAME, ADDRESS and PHONE number of your physician is required. Any incorrect information may cause possible delays in processing your application.
The City Manager's Office will then contact your physician and provide them with appropriate paperwork to complete the application.
If you're a person with a disability you may also obtain an application by writing or calling the City Manager's Office, (559) 782-7448 or by contacting an authorized state, county, or local agency serving people with disabilities and have the application completed and returned to Porterville Transit or mailed to the City of Porterville.
If you require a personal care assistant (PCA), this must be certified by the physician as
well so that you may obtain a Porterville Transit Senior/ADA Verification ID card for the personal care assistant (PCA).
Eligible applicants will need to have their picture taken at the Porterville Transit Center, 61 W. Oak, Porterville, Ca. to receive an ID card.
