The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), headquartered at the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center (JRTC) at LaVilla, provides 100% free fixed-route bus and Skyway monorail transit for all Duval County residents aged 65 and older who hold a JTA Senior STAR Card, alongside low-cost curb-to-curb ReadiRide on-demand neighborhood shuttles across 13+ Jacksonville zones (including Beaches, Mandarin, Arlington, Northside, Westside, and Southeast). Every JTA bus features a kneeling entrance, automatic wheelchair ramp, and priority senior seating.
Official Verification Sources: JTA Senior 65+ Free-Fare STAR Card & ReadiRide On-Demand Shuttle Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry
Issuer: Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) Regional Public Transit Agency
Notes: 100% Free Rides on All JTA Fixed-Route Buses, First Coast Flyer BRT & Skyway for Seniors 65+; ReadiRide On-Demand Curb-to-Curb Microtransit in 13+ Jacksonville Neighborhood Zones; 100% ADA Wheelchair-Accessible Low-Floor Fleet
Factual details and direct answers about JTA Senior 65+ Free-Fare STAR Card & ReadiRide On-Demand Shuttle's services, licensing, and credentials.
Do seniors 65 and older ride JTA buses for free in Jacksonville?
Yes! Residents aged 65 and older ride all JTA fixed-route buses and First Coast Flyer routes for free by presenting a JTA Senior STAR Card, which can be obtained at the JRTC at LaVilla (100 LaVilla Center Drive) with a valid government photo ID.
How does JTA ReadiRide work for seniors?
ReadiRide provides on-demand, curb-to-curb shuttle service within designated Jacksonville neighborhood zones (such as Mandarin, the Beaches, and Arlington) to connect riders to grocery stores, medical offices, and transit hubs by calling (904) 679-4555 or booking in the MyJTA app.
Connect with complementary senior care, legal, financial, and housing providers serving seniors in Jacksonville and Duval County.
Bowers & Foster Elder Law, P.A.
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TrustWell Financial Advisors, LLC
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Cypress Village
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Bartram Lakes Assisted Living
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Visiting Angels of Jacksonville
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Visiting Angels of Jacksonville
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Disclaimer: This directory listing is for informational purposes only. Florida Senior Support does not endorse or guarantee the quality of services. Please verify information and services directly with the organization.