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As of March 17, 2008, residents of St. Clair County Transit District who are age 65 years and older can ride fixed route Metrobus and MetroLink free. Patrons must display their Medicare ID card, a government issued photo ID, a valid driver's license or a valid passport when boarding a fixed route bus or upon fare inspection on MetroLink. This is a statewide program in Illinois.

The St. Clair County Transit District has also decided to extend this service to disabled residents of the District that have a Metro issued ADA identification card. Patrons must reside in the St. Clair County TRansit District to be eligible which includes: Belleville, Canteen, Caseyville, Centreville, East St.Louis, Engelmann, Lebanon, Mascoutah, O'Fallon, St. Clair, Shiloh Valley, Smithton, Stites, Stookey, and Sugarloaf.

The District will partner with the St. Clair County Office on Aging to conduct a community outreach program to issue photo identification cards to residents of the District. After that is implemented, seniors will use the new photo ID cards to obtain rides. A reciprocal agreement is in place that permits seniors from the Madison County Transit District or the St. Clair County Transit District to travel free in either jurisdiction.

For more information, 618.628.8090.

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