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If you are a senior citizen, age 65 or older and live more than 1/4 mile from our public fixed route, Shared Ride may be an option for you. Shared Ride serves many seniors throughout Monroe County who live in outerlying areas or travel to areas where public transit is not accessible.
View DetailsThe Rural Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Program is a transportation service that reduces the fare for eligible persons with disabilities lending affordable and accessible transportation. Persons with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 64 may travel anywhere in Monroe County with this program.
View DetailsMedical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) is a transportation service funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Consumers with Medical Assistance are eligible to receive transportation to medical appointments and services covered by Medical Assistance.
View DetailsShared Ride (paratransit) services are available to any registered user. Registration and use is open to the public for this Shared Ride program.
View DetailsAvailable to any Monroe County resident who is not eligible for any other MCTA shared ride program and must go to a medical appointment or a pharmacy.
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If you are a senior citizen, age 65 or older and live more than 1/4 mile from our public fixed route, Shared Ride may be an option for you. Shared Ride serves many seniors throughout Monroe County who live in outerlying areas or travel to areas where public transit is not accessible.
To ride on the Senior Lottery program, passengers must first be enrolled in our program. Once enrolled, Shared Ride operates on a reservation basis.
Same Day service may be requested, but not guaranteed. Trips outside of hours of service may be provided based on medical or work related trip purposes and seat availability.
| Program At A Glance | Seniors |
|---|---|
| Who is Eligible | People, age 65+ with origins or destinations more than 1/4 mile from the public fixed route |
| Fares / Each Way | Fares range between $1.00 to $3.00 between 0.1 and 30 miles and $8.25 30.1 miles or more. |
| Escorts / Personal Care Attendants Permitted | $3 (three dollars) with verification that a rider is unable to use the program without assistance |
| Companions / Family / Friends Permitted | Yes, but must pay full fare |
| Areas Served | Monroe County |
| Trip Purpose | Any Purpose |
| Hours of Service | Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM |
| First Destination Arrival Time | 9 AM - 2 PM |
| Zone | Distance (Miles) | You Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 11 | 0 - 4 | $1.00 |
| Zone 12 | 4.1 - 8 | $2.00 |
| Zone 13 | 8.1 - 12 | $2.00 |
| Zone 14 | 12.1 - 16 | $2.00 |
| Zone 15 | 16.1 - 20 | $2.00 |
| Zone 16 | 20.1 - 30 | $3.00 |
| Zone 17 Medical | 30.1+ | $8.25 |
Funding for this program is provided through the Pennsylvania State Lottery and the Monroe County Office on Aging. This program significantly reduces the cost of transportation for seniors living in rural areas through out Monroe County.
Subsidized Fares for persons registered with the Shared Ride Senior Program can be found to the left of this section.
When traveling on the Senior Lottery Shared Ride Program, the fare for each trip is due at the time of boarding. Please have the exact fare available for the bus driver, as they do not make change. Do not provide the bus driver the fare for all the trips you plan on taking for the day, as you may have another driver and bus for your return trip.
Here is an online resource for senior transportation: Senior Living Comprehensive Guide on Transportation for Seniors.
NEW! There is now a way to enroll in our programs online. Visit the Find My Ride PA website, follow the directions and complete the form. The system will alert you to which programs you may be eligible for, provide a secure connection to upload documents, and submit the enrollments to the proper program.
To enroll in the Shared Ride Program using paper, pen, and postage stamps, you may call our office at 570 839-6282 x 437 to request an application, or you may download it from this page. Please return your completed and signed application to:
Because this program is designated for seniors age 65 and older, proof of age is required. The following documents are acceptable means of age verification:
Please choose one of the age verifications listed and attach a photo copy to your application. Your application can not be processed without verification of your age. Applications are normally processed within 72 hours from the point we receive it.
Once registered, reservations can be made by noon the business day prior and 14 business days prior to service.
Call 570 839-6282 x 1 to book your ride.
print Download the Shared Ride Application.
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The Rural Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Program is a transportation service that reduces the fare for eligible persons with disabilities lending affordable and accessible transportation. Persons with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 64 may travel anywhere in Monroe County with this program. If you live or travel within 3/4 of a mile from any MCTA fixed route, you will be required to use our ADA Fixed Route Program.
The program can be used for various purposes such as medical appointments, shopping and employment to name a few. Some exclusions do apply, where PennDOT has determined that other transportation funding exists.
Same Day service may be requested, but not guaranteed. Trips outside of hours of service may be provided based on medical or work related trip purposes and seat availability.| Program At A Glance | Persons With Disabilities Program |
|---|---|
| Who is Eligible | People, ages 18 - 64 with verification of a disability and unable to access or board the public fixed route and have destinations more than 3/4 mile from the public fixed route |
| Fares / Each Way | Fares range between $3.00 to $7.05 between 0.1 and 30 miles and $8.25 30.1 miles or more. |
| Escorts / Personal Care Attendants Permitted | $3 (three dollars) with verification that a rider is unable to use the program without assistance |
| Companions / Family / Friends Permitted | Yes, but must pay full fare |
| Areas Served | Monroe County |
| Trip Purpose | Any Purpose |
| Hours of Service | Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM |
| First Destination Arrival Time | 9 AM - 2 PM |
| Zone | Distance | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 11 | 0 - 4 Miles | $3.00 |
| Zone 12 | 4.1 - 8 Miles | $3.45 |
| Zone 13 | 8.1 - 12 Miles | $4.05 |
| Zone 14 | 12.1 - 16 Miles | $4.80 |
| Zone 15 | 16.1 - 20 Miles | $5.55 |
| Zone 16 | 20.1 - 30 Miles | $7.05 |
| Zone 17 | 30+ Miles | $8.25 |
Funding for this program is provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transit. This program significantly reduces the cost of transportation for the disablied living in rural areas through out Monroe County.
Subsidized Fares for persons registered with the Persons with Disabilities Shared Ride Program can be found to the left of this section.
When traveling on the Persons with Disabilities Shared Ride Program, the fare for each trip is due at the time of boarding. Please have the exact fare available for the bus driver, as they do not make change. Do not provide the bus driver the fare for all the trips you plan on taking for the day, as you may have another driver and bus for your return trip.
NEW! There is now a way to enroll in our programs online. Visit the Find My Ride PA website, follow the directions and complete the form. The system will alert you to which programs you may be eligible for, provide a secure connection to upload documents, and submit the enrollments to the proper program.
To enroll in the Persons with Disabilities Shared Ride Program using paper, pen, and postage stamps, you may call our office at 570 839-6282 x 437 to request an application, or you may download it from this page. Please return your completed and signed application to:
If you are interested in applying for this program, please complete, sign and return the attached application. Written evidence of your disability must accompany your application. Call 570-839-6282 x437 to request an application or download your application below.
print Persons with Disabilities Application
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print Escort Policy / Verification
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To be eligible for this program, MCTA must be provided verification of a disability. In addition, MCTA must determine age verification. One of the following documents required: Driver’s License/State Photo ID, Birth Certificate (MUST HAVE SEAL), Passport/Naturalization Papers, Armed Forces Discharge Papers, Veteran’s ID Card (Must Show DOB on Card), Resident Alien Card.
Upon receipt of your application and written evidence of disability, you will be notified within 15 business days of your eligibility for the PWD and any other possible funding sources available to you for transportation purposes.
Once enrolled, you may call our dispatch office at 570 839-6282 x 1 to schedule your ride. Reservations are taken no less than 2 business days prior to service but can be made up to two weeks in advance. For questions regarding times and scheduling, please phone dispatch at (570) 839-6282 x 1.
MATP - Medical Assistance Transportation Program is a transportation service funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Consumers with Medical Assistance are eligible to receive transportation to medical appointments and services covered by Medical Assistance.
To qualify for transportation services under MATP, you must be enrolled in one of the following plans:
MCTA staff will work with the passenger to determine the most cost effective and appropriate transportation option for the individual. These services include:
| Fixed Route Service | Available Monday through Saturday, but some routes have limited service. Please check our Fixed Route part of the website for more information. |
|---|---|
| Mileage Reimbursement | Available to consumers who have access to a car. MCTA will reimburse the customer $.25 per mile for each eligible trip. Click here to download form. |
| Shared Ride Service | Available to qualified individuals who live 3/4 mile or more away from the fixed route. In limited circumstances, it also provides service to regions out of county and beyond. |
All riders must be registered in advance.
NEW! There is now a way to enroll in our programs online. Visit the Find My Ride PA website, follow the directions and complete the form. The system will alert you to which programs you may be eligible for, provide a secure connection to upload documents, and submit the enrollments to the proper program.
To enroll using paper, pen, and postage stamps, you may call our office at 570 839-6282 x 437 to request an application or you may download it from this page. Please return your completed and signed application with clear photo copy(s) of your Medical Assistance Card(s) to:
Monroe County Transit AuthorityAdditional family members with Medical Assistance may be included on the same application. Applications are normally process within 72 hours from the point we receive it.
print Download Medical Assistance Application
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Please be advised, MATP requires program eligibity and data sharing that includes the MA id number and social security number in order to validate program particiation.
The Care Connects medical transportation program is funded through a grant from Sanofi, in cooperation with the Pocono Mountains United Way. This program, starting October 2, 2023, is available to any resident who is not eligible for any other MCTA shared ride program and must go to a medical appointment or a pharmacy. All appointments must start from and end at locations in Monroe County.
None. However, participants must not be eligible for any other subsidized program.
MCTA staff will work with the passenger to determine the most cost effective and appropriate transportation option for the individual. These services include:
| Fixed Route Service | Available Monday through Saturday, but some routes have limited service. Please check our Fixed Route part of the website for more information. |
|---|---|
| Shared Ride Service | Available to qualified individuals who live 3/4 mile or more away from the fixed route. |
All riders must be registered in advance. The application is available below.
To enroll using paper, pen, and postage stamps, you may call our office at 570 839-6282 x 437 to request an application or you may download it from this page. Please return your completed and signed application to:
Monroe County Transit Authorityprint Download Care Connects Application
A .PDF reader is required for downloads. Click on the button to obtain the FREE Acrobat Reader.
Please be advised, MCTA must check other program eligibity and data sharing that includes a social security number in order to validate non-program particiation.
Shared Ride (paratransit) services are available to any registered user. Registration and use is open to the public for this Shared Ride program. However, programs are available to select populations who meet specific guidelines. These programs reduce the cost of the fare they may have to pay. For customers who do not qualify for special programs, they will be required to pay the full fare, which is based on a distance traveled basis.
If you are unable to get eligibilty for any of these programs, you will be required to pay the full fare. The table to the right breaks out the cost:
| Zone | Distance | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 11 | 0 - 4 Miles | $20 |
| Zone 12 | 4.1 - 8 Miles | $23 |
| Zone 13 | 8.1 - 12 Miles | $27 |
| Zone 14 | 12.1 - 16 Miles | $32 |
| Zone 15 | 16.1 - 20 Miles | $37 |
| Zone 16 | 20.1 - 30 Miles | $47 |
| Zone 17 | 30+ Miles | $55 |
| Region | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | |||||
| Out of county on hold at this time... | |||||
Out of county trips have been suspended at this time.