[Cinci-nfb] Fwd: Metro unveils changes to Fare Deal program

[Deanna Lewis]

Just sending this along to the members on the list who have a Fare
Deal card. Also, you can purchase your Fare Deal stickers and Access
ticket books (both the $35 and $45 books) at Clovernook Center for the
Blind. However, there is a $2 service fee to get these at Clovernook,
but it may be more convenient for some of you. Hope this helps!
Deanna



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 22, 2019



METRO UNVEILS CHANGES TO FARE DEAL PROGRAM

Program offers half-price fares for elderly, those with disabilities



CINCINNATI – Beginning in April, Metro will implement changes to its
Fare Deal program in order to better serve customers, making the
program easier to use and more convenient.



Changes to the program include:



Fare Deal cards with a new design and extended eligibility

Fare Deal cards for customers 65 and older and those with a permanent
disability will be valid for five years, while all other Fare Deal
cards will be valid for up to three years. Currently, Fare Deal
customers must renew their cards every two years.



New Fare Deal application site downtown

Applications can be submitted and ID photos taken at Metro’s downtown
Sales Office beginning in April on the second and third Tuesday of
each month from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the second Saturday of each
month from 9 a.m. to noon.  Applications will continue to be accepted
at the Silverton Fare Deal office, 7000 Montgomery Road, on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:15 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. The
Silverton office is served by Rt. 4 (Kenwood or Blue Ash) and Rt. 90
Metro*Plus.



New options for Fare Deal cardholders to purchase monthly Fare Deal stickers
            Beginning April 15, monthly stickers will be available for
purchase by mail, with checks made payable to
            SORTA and mailed to 1801 Transpark Dr., Cincinnati, OH
45229, or by phone at 513-632-7591.

Those looking to purchase the stickers in person can still do so at
the Sales Office or at Metro’s Silverton Fare Deal office.



Metro’s Fare Deal
program<http://www.go-metro.com/how-to-ride/howtoride/accessibility1/accessibility2/fare-deal-program>
allows eligible riders to obtain a Fare Deal identification card valid
for half-price fares on any Metro trip. Those 65 and older are
automatically eligible. Medicare cardholders of any age are also
automatically eligible. Riders with disabilities who don't have
Medicare and are not 65 must submit an application and be certified to
qualify for the program. Fare Deal is not an income-based program.



Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio
Regional Transit Authority, providing about 14 million rides per year.



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Please see attached for formatted news release. Contact me with any questions.

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Heather Norris-Garcia
External Affairs Specialist
Cincinnati Metro
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority
602 Main St. Ste. 1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-632-7522
Email: hnorris at go-metro.com<mailto:hnorris at go-metro.com>
Website: www.go-metro.com<http://www.go-metro.com/>
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