Reduced Fare Program
PATCO’s Reduced Fare Program (RFP) allows eligible individuals to travel between any two PATCO stations during off-peak hours for $0.70, regardless of distance traveled. The reduced fare is set as half the lowest full fare.
Who is Eligible?
To take advantage of the RFP discount, you must apply and qualify for the RFP FREEDOM Smart Card. Who can do this?- Medicare Card Holders
- Senior Citizens: All persons 65 years of age or older.
- Disabled: Persons with certain physical challenges, including anyone with a Medicare card.
When is the Discount Available?
- Weekends: All day Saturday and Sunday
- Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
How Does it Work?
All RFP members will receive a photo ID FREEDOM card. FREEDOM is a stored value card that takes the place of a ticket. Once you load value on the card, touch it on the yellow target at the fare gate. The computerized fare collection system records your entry. The time you enter determines whether you ride at the discounted or full fare.How do I Enroll?
Come in person to a FREEDOM Card Service Center to sign up and have your picture taken. To save time, you may print and fill out the application before you arrive at a FREEDOM Card Service Center. A link to the application is below:
Reduced Fare Program Application (English)
Programa de Tarifas Reducidas (Spanish)
What do you need to bring?
Medicare Card and photo ID.Seniors - Please bring with you photo ID and proof of age (driver's license, birth certificate, Medicare card, or other document showing your date of birth).
Disabled - If you have a Medicare card, bring it and photo ID to Broadway. In lieu of a Medicare card, persons with physical challenges should call 1-877-373-6777 or download an RFP application. Bring the application, including a statement by a currently licensed, practicing physician describing and certifying the degree of disability and that this disability significantly impairs one's ability to use public mass transportation, to the Customer Service Center at Broadway. Eligibility status may be limited by the nature and type of disability.
What if you lose your card?
Don't worry - Your FREEDOM card is balance protected. If you lose your card, call 1-877-FRDM-777 (1-877-373-6777). From the moment you notify us, the balance will be held for you and placed on another card. (The cost to replace a lost card is $5.)
What about Accessibility?
The new FREEDOM fare collection system includes new, wider, ADA-compliant fare gates at all PATCO stations. Elevators are located in all stations.
What about Service Animals?
Service animals trained to assist the disabled are permitted on PATCO.More Info...
If you have any questions after reviewing this website, you may call us at any time at (856) 772-6900 or (215) 922-4600, or call 1-877-373-6777 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays. To receive information and updates via email, sign up for email notifications regarding PATCO service.
Please note:
| 1. | RFP customers must reapply every five years for a replacement card. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | If you have a problem at the fare gate with your FREEDOM card, call one of PATCO's Customer Service Agents on the Call For Aid telephone next to the fare gates by lifting the receiver and dialing "0". | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | During peak hours, full one-way fare must be paid: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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