West Chester, PA (February 22, 2024) – Chester County residents 65 and older can ride the SEPTA system for free with a Senior Key Card. To help seniors apply for or renew their Senior Key Card, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Melissa Shusterman are hosting a sign-up event at the Tredyffrin Public Library on Wednesday, March 6th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Whether traveling for work, getting to a doctor’s appointment, or visiting family and loved ones, the SEPTA system helps get our residents where they need to go,” Comitta said. “I encourage all eligible residents to take advantage of this great service and apply for their free senior fare card.”
The SEPTA Senior Key card is available to all seniors aged 65 and older. With the card, seniors can ride all SEPTA buses, trolleys, subways, and regional rail lines for free within Pennsylvania. Trains to and from New Jersey and Delaware using the senior card are charged at half fare.
“Our SEPTA sign-up events are incredibly popular among our senior community,” Shusterman said. “This is a great benefit for them, and I want to ensure that they can easily take advantage of it. I am delighted that my office can help streamline the SEPTA application process and make it more accessible to everyone.”
To apply, seniors must bring a form of identification that verifies their age. This includes a driver’s license, photo identification card, birth certificate, passport, or Social Security statement of age.
For more information on the SEPTA Senior Key Card, visit septa.org/senior or contact Senator Comitta’s office at 610-692-2112 or Representative Shusterman’s office at 484-200-8256.
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