MTA Reduced Fare Program

Transportation · Maryland · Paid

Program offering reduced fares for eligible seniors 65 and older, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders on all MTA bus, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, and MARC services. Applicants complete a reduced-fare application and receive a photo ID CharmCard; disability eligibility may require a physician's certification of a qualifying condition. Apply at the MTA Transit Store in downtown Baltimore or through participating agencies. Bring photo ID, proof of age (for seniors), Medicare card, or disability certification as applicable.

Contact & Details

Address: Apply at MTA offices

Phone: 410-539-5000

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

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About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in Maryland

Maryland circuit courts handle family law in each of its 24 jurisdictions, with magistrates hearing many child support and custody matters. The Child Support Administration operates under the Department of Human Services. Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, Frederick, and Rockville anchor the population. Maryland Legal Aid and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service provide civil legal representation.

More Transportation in Maryland

  • Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) — State agency operating local buses, Baltimore Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, MARC commuter trains, and Mobility paratransit service acros
  • WMATA Metrorail & Metrobus (DC Suburbs) — Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the Metrorail subway and Metrobus network serving Montgomery and Prince George's cou
  • MARC Train — Commuter rail system operated by the Maryland Transit Administration connecting Baltimore, Washington DC, Frederick, and surrounding Marylan
  • Ride On (Montgomery County) — Montgomery County's public bus system providing fixed-route service and Ride On Flex on-demand service connecting neighborhoods to Metrorail
  • TheBus (Prince George's County) — Prince George's County's public bus system providing fixed-route service connecting county neighborhoods to Metrorail stations, shopping cen
  • Maryland MVA — Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration handling driver's licenses, learner's permits, state ID cards, REAL ID, vehicle registration, title tr

Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?
Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?
Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?
Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.