Our office has received the following
information and we wanted to
pass it along to all of you.
Best regards,
Asher Corson
Director of Communications
Office of Councilmember Mary M. Cheh
Council of the District of Columbia
(202) 724-8062
http://www.marycheh.com
Metro Offers New Senior SmarTrip Card
Metro is making it easier for senior citizens age 65 and older to
get their discount when riding Metrobus and Metrorail. Beginning
Tuesday, July 1, Metro will eliminate the senior ID card currently
required to purchase a reduced fare SmarTrip card. Seniors will be
able to purchase a senior SmarTrip card simply by showing a valid,
government-issued photo ID that includes their date of birth and
completing a required registration form at the place of purchase.
Seniors who currently have the senior ID card will be able to
continue to use their card until it expires. However, cards will not
be renewed or replaced after they expire. Metro will no longer
accept applications for senior ID cards effective June 29. 2008.
The new senior SmarTrip card is bright yellow, which makes it easy
to identify as a reduced fare SmarTrip card. Reduced fare is
automatically deducted from the card. To get the senior SmarTrip
card, senior citizens must show proof of age such as a valid
driver's license, government-issued photo ID or passport with date
of birth.
Senior SmarTrip cards are available for purchase at all Metro sales
outlets, regional commuter stores and some public libraries in the
Maryland region (including Prince George's County). Once customers
purchase a senior SmarTrip card for $5, they can add value to the
card at any Metrorail station and on any Metrobus.