Rider Capacity Restrictions Lifted on ART Buses Starting August 1:
Starting Sunday, August 1, rider capacity restrictions will be lifted on all ART buses. Seats inside the buses will no longer be blocked off, and buses will not be limited to a certain number of passengers.
If you see an ART bus that has the “Bus Full” sign displayed on the front between now and August 1, please call ART Customer Service at 703-228-7433 and let them know the bus number and route that is full. Operations will look into addressing the issue for service the next day.
How to Ride for Senior Citizens
Senior Discount
Citizens age 65 and older can ride the ART bus for half price ($1.00).
The bright yellow Senior SmarTrip card enables seniors (65+) to get discounted fare on ART, Metrobus and Metrorail. It works just like a regular SmarTrip card and fare is automatically deducted when the card is tapped on the fare box. The card costs $2. To purchase the card, seniors need to show a valid government issued photo ID with proof of age at either the Metro sales office at Metro Center station (enter at 12th & F Streets) or any Commuter Store.
Programs for Seniors
Arlington County offers the following programs to help senior citizens get around:
- Senior Center Adult Transportation (SCAT) is a pre-arranged shared-ride service transporting Arlington seniors between home and a Senior Center in their area.
- Super Senior Taxi (SST) is a subsidized transportation program for Arlington County residents 70 years of age and over.
- The Senior Transportation Brochure (English) has information about additional programs offered in Arlington. (PDF)
- Senior Transportation Brochure (Spanish)