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Service Alerts2025 Columbia Pike Blues Festival -ART 77 Detour: The Columbia Pike Blues Festival will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia, featuring live music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities. Due to street closures on S Walter Reed Drive @ Columbia Pike and also 9th St. S, ART 77 will detour. Customers traveling northbound towards Court House Metro Station can access service at S. Walter Reed Drive/6th St S. Southbound, service will be available on S. Walter Reed Dr. at Columbia Pike in the direction of Shirlington Transit Center. View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsART Route 45 - Bus Stop Closure: Stop at Columbia Pike @ S Walter Reed Dr (Northbound) will not be served 4/28/2025 - 7/28/2025 due to construction. Transit customers can board ART Arlington and Metrobus at Columbia Pike and S Highland St. (across from McDonalds). View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsART Route 42 - Bus Stop Relocation: Stop at Columbia Pike @ S Scott St (Eastbound) will not be served 4/28/2025 - 7/28/2025 due to construction. Customers can board ART Arlington and Metrobus beside the "Lancaster Bldg." View all ART Alerts

Super Senior Taxi

Super Senior Taxi (SST) is a subsidized transportation program for Arlington County residents 70 years of age and over. It is a program that allows seniors to purchase a $20 book of vouchers for half price, at $10. The total number of coupon books in this program is limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. A maximum of 20 books per year may be purchased.

How do I apply to the Super Senior Taxi Program?

It’s easy. Just download the application form (PDF, Adobe Reader required), print it, fill it out, and mail it to:

Arlington County AAA, DHS
Super Seniors Taxi
2100 Washington Blvd., 4th Floor
Arlington VA  22204

Once you have been accepted to the program, you will receive a “Welcome Package” with an order form and additional information on how to buy your taxi coupon books.

Once I’m accepted to the program, how do I buy the coupon books?

Your “Welcome Package” will have all the details. You may:

  • Mail in your order form with a check or credit card information to:
    CommuterDirect.com, PO Box 12176, Arlington, VA 22219, Attn: SST Manager
  • Order by phone with a credit card at 703-228-RIDE (7433) TDD: 711
  • Purchase online with a credit card at CommuterDirect.com
  • Go to a Commuter Store

How do I use the taxi coupons?

The taxi coupons are good for Arlington Red Top Cab and Yellow Cab. Each coupon has a cash value. There is no expiration date. You may use the coupon to pay for your taxi fare, companion’s fare, and for the driver’s tip. Coupons may be combined with cash if needed. Drivers cannot give change for coupons. These coupons are not to be used as co-pays for STAR rides. STAR riders may use STAR Fare Coupons for that purpose. To arrange your trip, call the taxi cab company.

What if I use a wheelchair or need assistance?

Call the taxi cab company and request a wheelchair accessible vehicle. There are a limited number of these vehicles, which can be reserved in advance.

Am I restricted to where I can go?

No. You may go where you want to go.

For more information, call 703-228-1700. TDD relay service for deaf and hard of hearing: 711

How to Ride for Senior Citizens Quick Links