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NILES DIAL A RIDE TRANSPORTATION
Regional Reduced Fare Card Program
Dear Niles Dial-A-Ride Customers:
 I am writing to announce a new and exciting
improvement being made to public transit in southwestern Michigan,
the Regional Reduced Fare Card (RRFC) Program. This program is
designed to provide people in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties
with a quick and easy way to receive a reduced fare on public
transit products and services. This project kicks off on November 1st,
2011 when transit agencies will start handing out applications and
issuing cards.
As many of you know, Niles Dial-A-Ride has had
a reduced fare card program for quite some time. However, in order
for the RRFC program to work effectively, all area transit agencies
will need to discontinue use of their own separate reduced fare
cards and move toward only accepting RRFC’s. With that being said,
starting on February 1st,
2012 Niles Dial-A-Ride will stop accepting the old “Dial-A-Ride
Reduced Fare Cards” and only accept the RRFC. This gives our
customers 3 months to obtain and begin using the RRFC.
We are doing everything we can to make this
transition as smooth as possible. If you currently have a
Dial-A-Ride Reduced Fare Card due to a disability, we likely have
the SSD or Medicare paperwork for you on file. I would encourage you
to call in to our office and ask for me and I will check and make
sure we have your paperwork. If we do, we will simply need you to
fill out basic information on the application and see a picture ID.
Below is all the information regarding the
RRFC. Click to complete or print the application. If you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to call at (269) 684-5150
or email me at
esmith@nilesmi.org. We are committed to making this transition
as quick and simple as possible for you. Thank you for your
business and we hope to hear from you soon!
Evan W. Smith
Operations Manager
Complete
or Print the Reduced Fare Application
Who Can Apply?
Persons with Disabilities
All persons with disabilities should complete an application and
submit proof of disability. There are three ways to show
eligibility:
- Proof of Social Security disability (SSD)
payments from the federal government, such as a copy
of award letter or check;
- Have a certified Human Service professional such
as a social worker fill out the Agency Certification
section on the application;
- Have a family Physician fill out the Agency
Certification section of the application.
Seniors
Individuals must be 60 years old or older to qualify. Seniors
should complete an application and are required to present a current
photo ID that includes a date of birth. There are two ways to show
eligibility:
- Medicare card;
- A government-issued picture identification card
that verifies your age (drivers license, state of
Michigan ID card, alien registration card or
passport).
Also required is:
- A government-issued picture identification card
that verifies your age (drivers license, state of
Michigan ID card, alien registration card or
passport) is required to process all applications.
Benefits to Riders
With the Regional Reduced Fare ID card, the individual is
eligible to use any of the public transportation bus services
regionally at a reduced rate. When visiting other states, Regional
Fare Card can also be used to show one’s eligibility to receive a
reduced rate.
Certain conditions apply:
- The Regional Reduced Fare ID
cards must be shown to purchase reduced fare passes
or tokens, as well as to pay reduced cash fares on
buses.
- The Regional Reduced Fare ID
card is not transferable to people other than the
card holder.
- Improper use of the Regional
Reduced Fare ID card will result in the loss of card
privileges.
- The Regional Reduced Fare ID
card may be used to purchase only one monthly bus
pass per month or one weekly pass per week.
Ways to Apply:
There are four ways to apply for a Transit Regional Reduced Fare
ID Card:
Applicants must send a copy of their current government
issued photo ID if mailing their application. Please attach copies
of any other verifying documentation if applicable.
Apply in-person or send applications to:
Niles Dial-A-Ride Transportation
623 N. Second St.
Niles, MI 49120
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday- 7:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday- 10:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday-closed
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