Any person who meets RTA disability requirements, presents a valid Medicare card, or seniors age 60 or above are eligible for a discounted fare on all RTA fixed-route services. Medi-Cal cards will not be accepted. Customers must show appropriate ID each time they board a bus to receive the discounted fare.

Proof of eligibility must be provided each time you purchase an Omnitrans Senior/Disability pass or Medicare bus pass. Proof of eligibility for discounted passes also may be requested at any time by Omnitrans bus drivers. Forms of identification accepted on board include Omnitrans Senior, Disability or ADA Identification cards, Medicare card or DMV issued license or identification card (for proof of age).

Proof of Eligibility for Senior 60 or above, Disabled or Medicare: Medicare cards, DMV Driver License or Senior ID card, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Certification cards or SunLine Half-Fare ID cards will be accepted as proof of age or disability.

Proof of Eligibility for Senior (65 or above), Disabled or Medicare discount applies if you have the following identification: reduced fare ID card from other transit system, Medicare ID card, or DMV placard ID card. To be eligible for discount, please present photo ID with date of birth or proof of eligibility to the fare inspector upon request.

If you are interested in registering in the Transit program, simply print and complete a Transit - Transportation Expense Program Authorization Form.  You may then scan and email the completed form to iCommute@rivco.org.   Please note that your first deduction in the Transit Program will be a full month’s deduction, which covers the first two weeks and the last two weeks of transit participation.  

If you decide to change or terminate your participation in the program, you will provide the County of Riverside Commuter Services Division with a written notice and submit a Transit - Transportation Expense Program Authorization Form  notating your request.  Terminations are submitted no later than the 15th of each month for the following month.  A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of your termination request and your qualified transit expense will not be deducted for the last two weeks since you paid for this expense in advance.  Please note REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN for any issued monthly pass.

Please contact Commuter Services at icommute@rivco.org or 951/955-1118 to inquire about starting in the Transit (T) Program.