- Aging & Disability
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- 5300 Hiatus Road
- Sunrise, FL 33351
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Transportation services are available for Broward County Senior Citizens. Transportation is provided
for Senior Citizens to and from social services by the Focal Point
and Satellite Senior Centers. For additional information, contact the appropriate senior
center.
Broward County Mass Transit Division
"TOPS" Broward County Paratransit Service
3201 W Copans Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Broward County Transit
(BCT) provides ADA paratransit service for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the regular fixed route bus
system. To be eligible for this program, each applicant must submit a written application and have this application verified by a
physician. You may request an application by calling the customer service number shown below.
Broward County Transit also
provides free transportation services for elderly and/or disabled Broward County residents who receive meals at designated nutrition
sites in Broward County. The nutrition sites are responsible for enrolling their clients in this special program.
Telephone Number: 954.357.6794
TDD: 954.357.8330
FAX: 954.978.0795
Website: www.co.broward.fl.us/bct
Broward County Mass Transit Division
Bus Service
3201 W Copans Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Broward County Transit (BCT) reaches over 4,500 locations with
connections to Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County transit systems and to Tri-Rail. Buses travel to
shopping centers, medical facilities, parks, libraries, and other points of interest. All buses are
wheelchair accessible, have kneeling steps to assist with boarding, and have bicycle racks. The bus
stop locations are announced in English, Spanish and Creole.
The reduced, one-way bus fare for seniors age 65 years and older is 50 cents. Exact
fare (dollar bill or coins) is required. Bus operators do not carry change. The 31-Day Senior "BUZ"
(bus) Pass is $16 and is good for unlimited rides for 31 consecutive days, and expires after the 31st
day. Proof of age is required to obtain the reduced fare and or bus pass. Passes are sold at all
Broward County libraries, at the Central Bus Terminal (downtown Fort Lauderdale) and at select Check
Cashing Stores.
The Reduced Fare Photo I.D. Card can be used to prove eligibility for the reduced
fare and to purchase the Senior "BUZ" Pass. To receive a Reduced Fare Photo I.D. Card, riders must
prove eligibility according to these requirements:
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Disabled/Medicare Persons:
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Original letter from physician stating at least fifty percent (50%) permanent disability
or a Medicare card.
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Senior Citizens:
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Driver's license or government-issued photo identification card showing proof of age.
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Photos are taken each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the Customer Service Center at the Central Bus Terminal.
Telephone Number: 954.357.8400
TDD: 954.357.8302
Website: www.co.broward.fl.us/bct
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