Fares Reduced Fares

In addition to qualifying for reduced rates on fares and passes, seniors age 62 (with proof of age) and older only pay 25 cents per trip 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday and receive free rides Saturdays and Sundays.

How do seniors get their discounts?

• Seniors need to present a VIA Reduced Fare I.D. when boarding the bus in order to pay reduced fares or use discounted passes.
• Seniors age 62 and older must present a government-issued ID with date of birth (state ID, driver’s license, veteran’s ID, or passport).
• The VIA Reduced Fare ID is available at any VIA Information Centers except the Randolph Transit Center.

VIA offers reduced fares and passes for children 5-13 years old. There are no ID requirements to receive these discounts.

Children 4 years and under ride free. Children below the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible party.

VIA offers discounts on fares and passes to persons with certain disabilities including veterans.

How do riders with disabilities get their discounts?

• Riders with certain disabilities including veterans need to present a VIA Reduced Fare I.D. when boarding the bus in order to pay reduced fares or use discounted passes.

Where can I get a VIA Reduced Fare ID?

• The VIA Reduced Fare ID is available at any VIA Information Centers except the Randolph location.

What is required to obtain a VIA Reduced Fare ID?

• Persons with certain disabilities can download the Reduced Fare Application or acquire one from VIA’s Information Centers.
• Veterans who hold a disability rating for aide and attendance, housebound or permanent and total disability rating at the 80-percent level must have written documentation from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying their disability rating.

Active-duty U.S. Military can pay reduced fare or use discounted passes when riding VIA. VIA offers convenient routes that serve destinations throughout the region, including JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston to the USO Downtown.

How do Active-duty U.S. Military get their discounts?

• To receive VIA discounts, Active-duty U.S. Military can either be in uniform or present a VIA Reduced Fare ID.

What is required to obtain a VIA Reduced Fare ID?

• In order to receive a VIA Reduced Fare ID, please provide proof of active-duty military status.

Where can I get a VIA Reduced Fare ID?

• The VIA Reduced Fare ID is available at any VIA Information Centers except the Randolph location.

VIA now offers a Fare Assistance Program to service area non-profit, social service and governmental/public agencies serving low income clients and/or clients living below the federal poverty level. Eligible 501 (c) (3) organizations can purchase monthly, weekly and daily bus passes, VIA Link, and VIAtrans tickets in bulk less 25% less the value of the passes. To see if your organization qualifies for the program, or need additional information, contact VIA’s Customer Relations Division At 210-362-2310.