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Reduced Fare ID

If you are 60 years and older, or disabled, you can take advantage of OC Bus reduced bus fares. However, effective October 8, 2017, you must show proper identification when purchasing and to the coach operator when boarding. Listed below are the acceptable types of identification cards and how to get them.

For more information, or questions, please contact (714) 560-5596.

Senior Reduced Fare ID Information and Application

If you are 60 years or older, you can enjoy riding OC Bus using a reduced fare. You must show proper identification when purchasing and using a reduced fare.

Types of Identification

The following identification cards are acceptable when applying for Senior Reduced Fare ID:
  • Valid drivers license
  • California DMV identification card
  • Medicare card
  • OCTA Senior Reduced Fare ID
IDs that are not acceptable for reduced fare are listed at the bottom of this page.

How to Apply for an OCTA Senior Reduced Fare ID

You can apply in person at the OCTA store, located at 600 S. Main Street, Orange, CA 92868.
Apply online for an OCTA Senior Reduced Fare ID number. This number can be used on our mobile app, OC Bus Mobile Pay, or to purchase from OCTA through the website, by phone or by mail. You may also apply for a physical card, which will be mailed to you within 7-10 business days.

Senior Reduced Fare ID Card Application
Download the application and send the completed application to:

OCTA RFID
PO Box 14184
Orange, California 92863-1584

Senior Reduced Fare ID Application

Solicitud de Tarject de Identificacion de Tarifa Reducida

You can apply in person at the OCTA store, located at 600 S. Main Street, Orange, CA 92868.

Apply online for an OCTA Senior Reduced Fare ID number. This number can be used on our mobile app, OC Bus Mobile Pay, or to purchase from OCTA through the website, by phone or by mail. You may also apply for a physical card, which will be mailed to you within 7-10 business days.

Senior Reduced Fare ID Card Application

Download the application and send the completed application to:

OCTA RFID
PO Box 14184
Orange, California 92863-1584

Senior Reduced Fare ID Application

Solicitud de Tarject de Identificacion de Tarifa Reducida

Disabled Reduced Fare ID Information and Application

People with disabilities can enjoy riding OC Bus using a reduced fare. You must show proper identification when purchasing and using a reduced fare.


ID Types

The following identification cards are acceptable when applying for Disabled Reduced Fare ID:
  • OCTA Disabled Reduced Fare ID
  • OCTA ACCESS Reduced Fare ID
  • OCTA ACCESS PCA Reduced Fare ID
  • Medicare card
  • Service Connected Veteran ID
  • Braille Institute ID
  • Persons with disabilities cards from other transit agencies
  • Customer receipt for a DMV Disabled Person Placard
IDs that are not acceptable for reduced fare are listed at the bottom of this page.


How to Apply for an OCTA Disabled Reduced Fare ID

Step 1: Download the appropriate application.

Use this form if you need a doctors authorization or are in a special education program.

Disabled Reduced Fare ID Application

SOLICITUD DE TARJETA DE IDENTIFICACI ÓN DE TARIFA REDUCIDA

Use this form if you have one of the following acceptable reduced fare ID cards.


Submit a copy of your photo ID along with a copy of the acceptable reduced fare ID with your application.

  • Medicare card (Red, White and Blue card)
  • Service Connected Veteran ID
  • Braille Institute ID
  • Persons with disabilities cards from other transit agencies
  • Customer receipt for a DMV Disabled Person Placard
Disabled Reduced Fare ID Short-Form Application

SOLICITUD DE TARJETA DE IDENTIFICACI ÓN DE TARIFA REDUCIDA DE FORMA CORTA

For OCTA ACCESS approved clients riding the fixed-route buses, call (714) 560-5956.

Use this form if you need a doctors authorization or are in a special education program.

Disabled Reduced Fare ID Application

SOLICITUD DE TARJETA DE IDENTIFICACI ÓN DE TARIFA REDUCIDA

Use this form if you have one of the following acceptable reduced fare ID cards.


Submit a copy of your photo ID along with a copy of the acceptable reduced fare ID with your application.

  • Medicare card (Red, White and Blue card)
  • Service Connected Veteran ID
  • Braille Institute ID
  • Persons with disabilities cards from other transit agencies
  • Customer receipt for a DMV Disabled Person Placard
Disabled Reduced Fare ID Short-Form Application

SOLICITUD DE TARJETA DE IDENTIFICACI ÓN DE TARIFA REDUCIDA DE FORMA CORTA

For OCTA ACCESS approved clients riding the fixed-route buses, call (714) 560-5956.



Step 2: Mail the completed application to:

OCTA RFID

PO Box 14184
Orange, California 92863-1584

If you have any questions about the RFID process please call (714) 560-5932.

Not Acceptable for Reduced Fare

The following ID types will not be accepted for reduced fare:
  1. Medi-Cal State of California Benefits ID card
  2. Cal Optima health care card
  3. OCTA Reduced Fare Identification Eligibility approval form
  4. Social Security Benefits documentation paperwork
  5. Social Security Card
  6. Doctor's note
  7. Any other form not show or indicated above
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