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Reduced Fare Eligibility

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Senior Eligibility

Passengers age 65+ are eligible for a discounted fare when they show a valid proof of eligibility with:

  • Valid Driver’s License (with birthdate)
  • California Identification Card (with birthdate)
  • Other government issued I.D. that shows proof of age and a picture
  • Reduced Fare Photo PRONTO Card

Persons with Disabilities

Passengers are eligible for a discounted fare when they show a Reduced Fare Photo PRONTO Card or see below for more options.

Medicare Recipient

Passengers must show Medicare Card with a corresponding ID to receive the reduced fare.

How To Obtain Or Renew a Reduced Fare Photo PRONTO Card if You are Disabled:

Step 1:

Fill out an application
  • Obtain an application online: English Application Spanish Application
  • Call Customer Service for an application at: (760) 966-6500
  • Visit one of these locations to pick up an application:
    Oceanside Transit Center Customer Service
    205 South Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
    Escondido Transit Center Customer Service
    700 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
    Vista Transit Center Customer Service
    100 Olive Ave, Vista, CA 92083

Step 2:

Certify Your Disability

You may automatically qualify for reduced fare by providing at least one of the following proofs of eligibility:
• Current (within six months) Social Security Income (SSI) letter
• Current Medicare card (not Medi-Cal) with valid corresponding photo ID
• Current letter from the Veterans Affairs Office (VA) proving at least a 50% disability
• Disabled Person Placard ID card or Disabled Veterans Placard ID card with valid corresponding ID (Placard alone is not accepted)
• MTS or other California transit agency unexpired reduced fare disabled or complementary paratransit ID + government issued photo ID (if no photo included on disabled ID)

If you do not have one of these, have an authorized agency or qualified/certified healthcare professional complete their part of the form.

Step 3:

Visit a Customer
Service Location

After completing the steps above, bring the completed form and picture ID to one of these two customer service locations:

Oceanside Transit Center | Open Weekdays 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Phone: (760) 966-6500
205 South Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
Escondido Transit Center | Open Weekdays 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Phone: (760) 966-6500
700 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
Vista Transit Center | Open Weekdays 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (760) 966-6500
100 Olive Ave, Vista, CA 92083

When eligibility has been established, we will issue a Reduced Fare Photo PRONTO Card. These cards are initially free, but there is a fee for replacements.