MATA offers reduced fares on fixed-route buses and trolleys for students enrolled in Shelby County Schools, senior citizens ages 65 and older, individuals with Medicare, and people with disabilities. A valid MATA Reduced Fare ID Card is required to receive the discounted fare.
MATA Reduced Fare ID Cards cost $3 and are issued at the William Hudson Transit Center, 444 North Main Street, American Way Transit Center, 3921 American Way, and Airways Transit Center, 3033 Airways Blvd. For more information, call 901.523.8134. Replacement cards cost $5.
Note: For the most up-to-date fare information, please visit the Cash Fares page. Temporary discounted fares remain in effect until further notice.
Student Fare:
Students in grades 1–12 are eligible for a reduced fare. To apply for a MATA Reduced Fare ID Card, students must provide proof of enrollment and a form of identification, such as a birth certificate, Social Security card, insurance card, or another acceptable form of ID. A parent or legal guardian may also serve as identification.
Senior Citizen Fare:
Individuals age 65 and older are eligible for half-price fares. To receive a MATA Reduced Fare ID Card, applicants must present a valid government-issued photo ID or another acceptable form of identification that verifies their age.
Medicare Fare:
Individuals with Medicare are eligible for half-price fares on MATA fixed-route service.
To receive the discounted fare, visit the William Hudson Transit Center and present your valid Medicare card along with a government-issued photo ID. Once your eligibility is verified, you will be issued a MATA Reduced Fare ID Card. Present your MATA Reduced Fare ID Card when boarding the bus or purchasing fares to receive the discounted rate.
Fares for Persons with Disabilities:
Individuals with disabilities are eligible for half-price fares.
Applicants with a valid Medicare card and a government-issued photo ID may be approved immediately and are not required to complete a disability application. All other applicants must have their disability verified by a physician or other qualified medical professional as part of the application process.
Once verified by a physician, applications must be submitted at the customer service counter at any MATA transit center.
MATA PASS POLICY
All passes are non-refundable, non-replaceable, and non-exchangeable. MATA is not responsible for passes that are lost, stolen, misplaced, or delayed in the mail. Passes that become wedged or trapped in a farebox may be replaced. For more information about MATA passes, please call 901.523.8134.