Reduced Fare Program
Local Reduced Fares
Reduced fares on local bus routes and light rail are available to youths ages 6 through18, seniors age 65 or older, persons with a disability and Medicare card holders. Passengers must have valid proof of eligibility to use reduced fares.
Proof of Eligibility:
- Persons with a disability: Valley Metro Reduced-Fare ID card
- Seniors age 65 or older: Valley Metro Reduced-Fare ID card, Driver’s License or State ID card
- Youths ages 6 through 18: Valley Metro Reduced–Fare ID card, Driver’s License, State ID card or high school Student ID with photo and current school year
- Medicare cardholder: Upon request, proof of identity must be shown
Reduced Fare Photo ID Outlets
How to Obtain a Valley Metro Reduced-Fare ID:
Effective April 1, 2012, Valley Metro will implement new guidelines for the Valley Metro Reduced Fare ID program. These changes are necessary to ensure only those individuals that meet the reduced fare eligibility criteria receive reduced fare ID cards. In addition, application processing guidelines have changed and the cost of a Valley Metro photo ID has increased to $5. For more details about these changes, download the Reduced Fare Photo ID Program Changes document.
Reduced Fare ID Application
The following applies to anyone with a disability applying for a reduced fare ID card
- Application must be mailed to Valley Metro with supporting documentation.
- Approved applicants will be sent an eligibility letter.
- Eligibility letter must be presented at a photo ID site to obtain a photo ID card.
Fare Enforcement
No person shall ride any transit vehicle without payment of the applicable fare. Violators will be subject to a sanction of not less than $50, but not more than $500, plus surcharges, costs and fees as set by law in some cities. If you receive a citation, you can bring your proof of eligibility to the hearing. For more information, call (602) 253-5000, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.