CART
CART Senior Transportation
Bedford, Fulton & Huntingdon County, PA
The Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging operates the CART Shared Ride Program throughout all of Bedford, Huntingdon, and Fulton County, PA. CART is a public transportation service available to all individuals, with a special focus on serving the aged and disabled. It is administered by the PA Department of Transportation and funded by the PA Lottery.
This responsive on-demand transit program transports persons with a wide range of needs to many places, including:
- Medical Appointments
- Social Service Appointments
- Grocery Stores
- Post Offices
- Shopping
- Transportation to Senior Centers
CART (Call-A-Ride-Transportation)
1-800-333-9004
Shared Ride Program
Fare Increase Effective January 1, 2025
| Miles | 0-1.99 | 2-4.99 | 5-19.99 | 20-29.99 | 30+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 0-17 years must have an escort. | $26.65 | $28.35 | $30.00 | $31.65 | $33.30 |
| Age 18 years – 59 years | $26.65 | $28.35 | $30.00 | $31.65 | $33.30 |
| PWD – Persons with Disability | $4.00 | $4.25 | $4.50 | $4.75 | $5.00 |
| Age 60-64 years | $3.50 | $3.75 | $4.00 | $4.25 | $4.50 |
| Age 65+ | $3.00 | $3.25 | $3.50 | $3.75 | $4.00 |
| Ride to Senior Center within Bedford, Fulton, and Huntingdon Counties (Age 60 and over) | $0.00 | ||||
| MATP – Medical Assistance Transportation Program – Any Age | $0.00 With Voucher | ||||
Will provide transportation to dialysis, medical, pharmacy, recreation, school, senior center, shopping, visits, work, etc. Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
Must call by 2:00 PM one day in advance to schedule a ride.
MATP and PwD Applications Processed By:
Bedford County: Center for Community Action – 814-623-9129
Fulton County: Fulton County Family Partnership – 717-485-6767
Huntingdon County: Employment and Training Office – 814-641-6408
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Reservations must be made at least a day in advance. You are encouraged to reserve trips days, weeks, and months in advance. Transportation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Rides are based on driver availability, cost-effectiveness, and coordination. Trips may be denied if they are unable to meet the above criteria.
Reservations
Reservations may be made from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. We are closed weekends and holidays. Call 1-800-333-9004 or 814-635-3653 to make a reservation.
Hours of Operation
Transportation is available from 4:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday. No transportation is available on weekends or holidays.
MORE ABOUT THE RIDE PROGRAMS
Persons With Disabilities Program (PWD)
The Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging operates the Persons with Disabilities Program which enables individuals aged 18-59 with disabilities to access the affordable transportation services offered by Shared Ride Program. The Shared Ride Program pays 85% of the fare and through the PWD program, the passenger pays the remaining 15%.
MATP
The Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging provides transportation under the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP). This transportation is for persons receiving medical assistance through the Department of Public Welfare and is for medical and pharmacy trips only. The medical facility or pharmacy must accept the ACCESS card for the trip to be funded by the MATP program. These trips are fully funded by the Department of Welfare and no co-pay is charged.
HSDF
Limited funding is available through the Human Services Development Fund for reduced fare transportation for low income persons age 18-59. These co-pays are also the same as the Shared Ride Program. Only medical or social service agency appointments are eligible under this program.
No trip takes priority. Transportation is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The Shared Ride program requires reservations to be made one day in advance; however, persons are encouraged to make reservations days, weeks, or months in advance. No same-day service will be provided. This is a shared-ride program, therefore, for rides must be coordinated with other rides. Persons may have to go earlier than their appointment and may have to wait to be picked up from their appointment. Wait times may vary significantly. Drivers must assist every passenger in and out of the vehicle. They are required to be courteous, kind, and respectful. For safety reasons, all passengers are required to wear a seatbelt. Tobacco, drug, and alcohol use on the vehicle is prohibited. Our fleet consists of accessible small transit buses, vans, and minivans.
CART Offices
Call Central Dispatch:
1-814-635-3653
1-800-333-9004
How to file a Title VI or ADA complaint
- A complaint submitted in writing must include the person’s name and contact information, the date of the incidence, description and the identity of the person or department or service that caused the complaint. Complaints may be sent via mail, fax or hand delivered.
- A complaint may be taken verbally and must include the person’s name and contact information, the date of the incidence, description and the identity of the person, department or service that caused the complaint.
- Persons with a complaint may request a neutral third party to hear a verbal complaint or assist with a written complaint. The selection of the neutral third party shall be made cooperatively between HBFAAA and the person filing the complaint.
- All complaints shall be addressed to HBFAAA Executive Director.
- Complaints must be received within 180 days of any alleged discrimination.