MCTA Shared Ride Programs

About the Senior Shared Ride Program

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.

Fare Structure

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.

Paying the Fare on the Bus

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.

Online Resources

Here is an online resource for senior transportation: Senior Living Comprehensive Guide on Transportation for Seniors.

How to Enroll

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 436 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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About the Persons with Disabilities Program

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.

Fare Structure

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.

Paying the Fare on the Bus

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.

How to Enroll

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 436 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 x 436 to request an application or download your application below.

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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.

About the MATP Program

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.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for transportation services under MATP, you must be enrolled in one of the following plans:

Services Provided

MCTA staff will work with the passenger to determine the most cost effective and appropriate transportation option for the individual. These services include:

How to Enroll

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 436 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:

Additional 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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print Download the Mileage Reimbursement Form

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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.