Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority’s RIDE FOREVER initiative was launched on Veterans Day 2019, enabling U.S. military veterans honorably discharged from military service to ride all MTA fixed route buses FREE of CHARGE FOREVER beginning at age 65.

Program Rules for RIDE FOREVER. Applicants must:
1. Be a resident of Macon-Bibb County.
2. Be at least 65 years old.
3. Bring proof age & service: veteran’s ID card, driver’s license indicating military service, DD214 or DD215 card.
4. RIDE FOREVER card is valid for travel on MTA’s fixed route buses only.

The cost of RIDE FOREVER cards continues to be covered by AARP of Georgia. $5.00 fee for card replacement.

To Enroll in RIDE FOREVER at MTA’s Terminal Station Office
1. Enter Terminal Station on Cherry Street.
2. Walk through double glass doors on the left. Take the long flight of stairs on the left to the 2nd floor.
3. MTA is located at the top of the stairs.
4. Ring the security doorbell to be escorted into the office to complete the enrollment process.

Unable to Walk the Stairs? Use Elevator to Access MTA Office
1. Enter Terminal Station on Cherry Street.
2. Walk through double glass doors to the elevator on the right.
3. Take elevator to second floor. Exit elevator and walk to the right to reach MTA office.
4. Ring security doorbell and be escorted into the office to complete the enrollment process.

MTA CEO Craig Ross says, “MTA is honored to continue this FREE program for our veterans in partnership with AARP of Georgia. It’s the least we can do for the men and women who bravely served our nation.”