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Reduced-Fare Program for Individuals with Disabilities and the Elderly

 

Schedules Effective
March 23, 2008
Through June 21, 2008

Reduced-Fare Program for Individuals with Disabilities and the Elderly

What Is The Reduced-Fare Program?
The Federal Government requires that a reduced fare policy be in effect for senior citizens and people with disabilities during our off-peak hours. Off-peak hours are 9AM to 3PM and after 6PM on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays. The NFTA has expanded the half fare program to be in effect throughout the day.

Who Qualifies for Reduced Fare?
You must be at least 65 years old or have a disability to receive the NFTA-Metro Reduced-Fare card. The fee for the card is $2. The Reduced-Fare card may be used on any NFTA regular route service. It is not valid on PAL service.

How To Obtain A Card If You Are 65 Or Older
Individuals are referred to Erie or Niagara Counties to obtain a Senior Reduced-Fare Card rather than a Metro Reduced-Fare card.  Erie County cards may be obtained at the Rath Building, Room 1329 on Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until noon and from 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Niagara County cards may be obtained by calling the Council on the Aging at 285-8224, Extension 215.

Note:  When you go to get your card, take proof of your age, such as your birth certificate, driver's license, or other official document.

How To Obtain A Card If You Are Disabled
The Federal Transit Administration defines “persons with disabilities” for purposes of the Reduced-Fare program. Metro’s Reduced-Fare Program for Persons with Disabilities provides reduced-fare transportation for persons with the following disabilities:

If you do not have one of these disabilities, you are not eligible for the Reduced-Fare Card Program.

To be considered for the NFTA’s Reduced-Fare Metro Card Program, you must fill out the Reduced-Fare Application and submit the application in its entirety to:

NFTA- Metro Reduced-Fare Program
Eligibility Coordinator
181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

You can download the Reduced-Fare Application here.

When you get on the bus, swipe your Reduced-Fare card, and using exact change, put half the regular fare into the fare box. When you are using the rail, you must have your reduced fare card readily available to NFTA personnel upon request.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Medicare Card
You do not need the NFTA reduced fare card if you have a Medicare card. You may use your Medicare card in lieu of a NFTA reduced fare card on any regularly scheduled NFTA bus. When you get on the bus, show your card to the bus operator, and using exact change, put half the regular fare into the farebox.

To Renew Your Reduced-Fare Card
If you were issued your initial Reduced-Fare card prior to November 27, 2006, you will have to apply under the new application process for the Reduced-Fare Program upon expiration of your current Reduced-Fare card. If you are issued a Temporary Reduced-Fare Card, you will have to reapply for a new card annually upon the card’s expiration. If you were issued a Permanent Reduced-Fare card after November 27, 2006, your card is valid for 4 years, and renewal will be automatic upon written request to the Eligibility Coordinator.

Inquiries
For general information about the Reduced-Fare Program, please call the Reduced-Fare Information Line at (716) 855-7360 or (716) 855-7650(TDD). To contact the office please call (716) 855-7216 or 855-7650 (TDD).

If you have questions about the program, contact:

Reduced-Fare Metro Card Program
Eligibility Coordinator
181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY  14203
(716) 855-7360