Reduced Fare Programs
Seniors (aged 65+), customers with disabilities, and customers who possess a Medicare ID are eligible for our Reduced Fare Programs and enjoy a price break when riding Metro. If you have any questions about reduced fares, contact ADA Services at 314.982.1510 or adaservices@metrostlouis.org.
Senior Reduced Fare Permits
A Senior Reduced Fare Permit allows seniors (age 65 and older) to ride MetroBus and MetroLink for half price. You can obtain your permit through the Transit Access Center. Contact ADA Services at 314.982.1510 or adaservices@metrostlouis.org for more information.
To get the permit, you will need to have a government-issued picture identification card verifying your age (age 65 and older). Acceptable forms of identification include a state vehicle driver’s license, state ID, passport or alien registration card. nically, please call 314-982-1510 or email adaservices@metrostlouis.org.
Illinois Residents
Illinois residents who are 65 and over, or those with disabilities who are living in selected townships in Madison County, Illinois and St. Clair County, Illinois, can ride Metro at either a reduced fare or for free with the following passes, thanks to special transit funding provided by the State of Illinois.
- SCCTD Senior Pass — issued by St. Clair County Transit.
- SCCTD Benefit Access Program (BAP) Pass — allows passholders to ride free on Illinois MetroBus and MetroLink. Eligibility determined by the State of Illinois, visit St. Clair County Transit for more information.
- MCT Half-Fare ID — issued by Madison County Transit and good for half fare in St. Clair County (IL) and Missouri.
- MCT Senior Free Ride ID and Senior Select Free Ride ID — issued by Madison County Transit and good for half fare in St. Clair County (IL) and Missouri.
Please contact Madison County Transit or St. Clair County Transit for more information about these options.
Reduced Fare for Individuals with Disabilities
Metro also offers reduced-fare rates to qualified individuals with disabilities who use MetroBus, MetroLink or Metro Call‑A‑Ride services. For more information, please contact ADA Services at 314.982.1510 or adaservices@metrostlouis.org.
On The Way With ADA
- Metro Transit’s On The Way With ADA program provides qualified paratransit customers with free rides on MetroBus and MetroLink.
Illinois Residents
- MCT ADA Paratransit Fare Free ID — issued by Madison County Transit and good for free rides on MetroBus and MetroLink in St. Clair County (IL) and half fare on MetroBus and MetroLink in Missouri.
