Shared Ride Programs
Shared-Ride Program for Senior Citizens (age 65+)
Through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Shared-Ride Lottery Program, USTA provides “door-to-door” transportation for senior citizens (age 65+) at a discounted rate. Discounted one-way fares for medical appointments range from $1.10 to $3.70, based on a zone grid. Discounted one-way fares for non-medical appointments range from $1.65 to $5.55. The Union-Snyder Agency on Aging assists with the cost of medical transportation. In all cases, consumers are expected to pay the driver their co-payment at the time they board the bus.
In order for a consumer to receive transportation at the discounted rate, USTA must have prior day’s notice for the trip request. The deadline to phone USTA in order to be guaranteed a trip is no later than 10:00 am the business day prior to the date of the requested trip. USTA strongly encourages consumers to call several days ahead of time.
There is no limitation with regard to trip purpose. Service is provided within Union & Snyder counties and to bordering counties with limitations. Trips can be scheduled Monday through Friday (except holidays) for appointments between the hours of 6:30 am and 2:30 pm
Consumers may request applications to enroll by phone. The consumer must provide USTA with an accepted form of age verification. The following documents are acceptable: Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Driver’s License, PACE Card, Armed Forces Discharge, Passport & Naturalization Papers, Social Security Statement of Age. This documentation must be provided to USTA prior to receiving transportation at the discounted fare.
USTA is available upon request by senior program participants for group trips to various events in the service area. These events may include; Shopping, Concerts & Plays, Holiday Events, and many others. Please let us know on our contacts page if you have any ideas for a special trip you would enjoy!
USTA provides transportation to all Senior Action Centers located throughout Union and Snyder Counties. For more information about the Senior Action Centers, please contact the Union-Snyder Agency on Aging at (570) 524-2100 or (570) 374-5558.
Shared-Ride Program for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
Through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Shared-Ride Program for Persons with Disabilities, transportation is available at a discounted rate to those age 18 - 64 with a disability. Discounted one-way fares range from $1.65 to $5.55. Consumers must complete an application for eligibility to be determined prior to USTA providing transportation. The directions and the application under our Downloads page.
Consumers will need to provide USTA with proof of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment…major life activities means functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and work.”
In order for a consumer to receive transportation at the discounted rate, USTA must have prior day’s notice for the trip request. The deadline to phone USTA in order to be guaranteed a trip is no later than 10:00 am the business day prior to the date of the requested trip. USTA strongly encourages consumers to call several days ahead of time.
There is no limitation with regard to trip purpose. Service is provided within Union & Snyder counties and to bordering counties with limitations. Out-of-county appointments are accepted no later than 2:30 pm. Trips can be scheduled Monday through Friday (except holidays) for appointments between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:30 pm
