Who Qualifies for Reduced Fares/Discount Pasess?
Reduced Fares are for members of Medicare, Disabled Community, those 65 years and older, children 17 and under, high school and college students and active / retired military personnel. ID required.
This fare would also apply to the subcontracted transportation provider with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged that provides transportation services under the non-emergency transportation Medicaid Contract for Collier County.
Discount Passes are for persons eligible under the identified programs.
To receive Reduced Fares or Discounted Passes, please stop by one of our transfer stations. If purchasing a Reduced Fare or Discounted Pass on the rideCAT app or on the website, please set up your account first and then stop by one of our transfer stations to show identification. Once that is done, the entitlement will then be placed on your account for one year and you will see the reduced fare anytime you purchase a ticket. Identification must be shown in-person annually to continue the Reduced or Discounted entitlement.
Medicare, disabled community, those 65 years and older, active / retired military, Perk (corporate) pass and students.
Children 17 and under
The Summer Paw Pass Program allows students to ride the bus for $30 with unlimited rides during the summer months from June 1-August 31 (3 months).
Perk Pass Program allows employees (working for employers who have 250 or more employees working in Collier County) to receive a discount on a 30-Day bus pass.
Terms and Conditions:
1. Cards are only valid at Collier Area Transit. 2. Non-Transfereable/Non-Refundable. 3. No refund issued for loss, damaged or stolen cards. 4. If defaced or improperly used, the card will be confiscated by CAT. 5. Buy, Use and Reload/See cashier/receptionist for details.
6. The card has no cash value and is valid for the number of rides purchased.
