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MCTA Blue Route Bus at Bartonsville Giant

Monroe County
Transportation Authority

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Pocono Pony Moves Monroe

The mission of MCTA (a.k.a. the Pocono Pony) is to enhance the mobility of the people who live, work or visit Monroe County, Pennsylvania for the purposes of offering all individuals access to quality-of-life activities, including, but not limited to, health care, shopping, education, recreation, public services and employment. Our commitment to our community is continuing to serve everyone equally regardless of gender, age, denomination, national origin, race, or creed.



Pony Pass - 15 Day Pass, Adult $15, Student $10, ADA $7.50

NEW - Limited Time

15 Trip Passes

MCTA will sell 15 trip passes on the bus for adults ($15) and disabled passengers ($7.50), and at NCC and ESU for students ($10). Transactions on the bus are cash only.

Adult and ADA passes can be purchased from the driver. Student passes can be purchased at NCC and ESU Student Services. Present it to the bus driver each time you start your journey. The bus driver will clip the card for each trip start. Transferes are included, so remember to request paper transfers between routes.

These passes will be sold until December 31, 2024 and expire February 1, 2025.


Proposed Fixed Route Fare Increase

Proposed for January 1, 2025

MCTA has not raised fares since July, 2014, over 10 years ago, and everthing has become more expensive. Fares for adults, college students, and persons with disabilities will go up $0.25 to $0.50. Seniors over 65 will still be free. MCTA is proposing that kindergarten through 12th grade students ride free with valid school ID.

Starting January 1, 2024, riders can use their own bank-issued credit or debit card (or Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) or Cash App to board and pay fares. By paying with a bank card, passengers will not be charged more than a daily, 7-day, or 30-day cap.

MoGo Card readers will be removed after February 1, 2025.

For more information about the fare increase visit this page.

Public Commment Period

Between October 1 and October 31, 2024, MCTA will receive public comment regarding the proposed fare increase and new fare system. Use this FORM to provide your feedback. Any comments received on the form will be provided to the board. On Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM, at MCTA the board will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed increase.

New Fares and Caps


Fare TypeAdultStudent 1Half Fare3
One Way Fare2$ 2.00 $ 1.30$ 1.00
Daily Cap$ 4.00$ 2.60$ 2.00
7 Day Cap$ 20.00$ 15.00$ 10.00
30 Day Cap$ 64.00$ 41.50$ 32.00
When you pay with the same bank card, a fare cap keeps you within budget and you only pay up to the cap, regardless of the number of trips you take.

Seniors over the age of 65, children under 44 inches, and students kindergarten through 12th grade presenting a valid student ID, ride free.

1College or trade school students must pre-register and use a bank card or Cash App to receive access to discount
2Transfers are included and valid for up to three hours traveling in the same direction.
3Click here for more information on our Half Fare for the Disabled and Medicare Card Holder Program!


Upcoming Holidays

Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28, 2024

Fixed Route will be suspended.
Shared Ride will be suspended.

Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Shared Ride will be suspended.
Fixed Route will be suspended.

New Years Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Shared Ride will be suspended.
Fixed Route will be suspended.