WCTA-Special Services

The Senior Free Transit Program is made possible through funding by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The program offers free public bus transportation for senior citizens ages 65 and over. On Westmoreland Transit’s system, seniors can ride free anytime.

To obtain a Senior Transit ID Card, an individual must apply in person at the Transit Center in downtown Greensburg. Proper identification showing proof of age must be presented at the time of application. Acceptable forms of identification include: Driver’s License, PA Identification Card, Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Passport, Military Discharge Papers, or PACE Prescription Card.

The Reduced Fare Transit Program enables persons with disabilities to ride a public bus for one-half of the regular fare. To apply for a Reduced Fare ID Card, call the Transit Center at 1-800-221-9282 to request a reduced fare application. This application must be completed by a health care provider for verification prior to its return to the Transit Center. Individuals who are under age 65 and possess a Medicare card will qualify for a Reduced Fare ID Card without the verification of a health care provider.

Westmoreland Transit coordinates the Medical Assistance Transportation Program in Westmoreland County. This program, which is funded through the Department of Public Welfare, provides free transportation to medical appointments for residents of Westmoreland County who possess a valid Welfare Medical Card. Transportation can be provided by three options: mileage reimbursement for use of a private vehicle, public bus transportation, or taxi service.

Eligible individuals must register for the program by calling the Medical Assistance Transportation Department at 1-800-242-2706. This same toll free number is used to schedule a medical trip. Scheduling hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Calls for service must be received by 2:00 pm at least two days in advance of the trip date.

The ADA Complementary Paratransit Program provides transportation for individuals whose disability prevents them from using a public bus. The service is provided by taxi and “mirrors” the public bus service. It is available during the same hours and to the same destinations that are available through the public bus service.

To apply for this service, call the Transit Center at 1-800-221-9282 and request an ADA Complementary Paratransit Application. The application must be completed by both the applicant and by a health care provider and returned to Westmoreland Transit. Applications are reviewed by an independent agency and eligibility is based on the diagnosed disability.

Once the application has been approved, a trip can be scheduled by calling 724-832-2211 at least one day in advance. The fee for this service is twice the normal bus fare to the same destination.

Persons with Disabilities Program (PwD)
The PwD Program provides transportation for individuals who have a disability to areas not served by existing transportation services. This program is funded through PennDOT, and provides a reduced fare shared-ride service for disabled persons betwen the ages of 18 and 64 who live in Westmoreland County. Hours of service vary depending on location.

To apply for this service, call the Paratransit Department at 724-832-2211 and request a PwD application. The disability must be verified by a health care provider.

Once the application has been approved, a trip can be scheduled by calling 724-832-2211 at least one day in advance. Fees for this vary depending on distance traveled. Exact costs will be provided when the ride is scheduled. Riders must pay cash to the taxi driver on the day of the trip.

This program can be used for any purpose, but only applies to trips that are not covered by any other transportation program.