Veterans
Space Coast Area Transit honors the service and sacrifice of our veterans. As a token of our gratitude, we offer various programs to make public transportation more accessible and affordable for those who have served. From reduced fare options to free rides on Veterans Day, we aim to support our veterans in every way possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can veterans get a Reduced Fare ID Card?
Veterans can apply for a Reduced Fare ID Card online by submitting qualifying documents like a Department of Veteran’s Affairs ID, driver’s license with a veteran’s emblem, or a DD214 with a valid photo ID. The ID card will be mailed after verification. Veterans can also apply in person at Space Coast Area Transit Bus/Trolley Terminals.
2. When do veterans ride for free?
3. How much is the reduced fare for veterans?
4. What documents are needed to qualify for a Reduced Fare ID Card?
5. How can I contact Space Coast Area Transit for more information?
6. Are there routes where veterans can ride for free year-round?
7. Can I get a Reduced Fare ID Card in person?
Space Coast Area Transit salutes all our veterans. The opportunity they have given America to show peace and justice throughout the world has not gone unnoticed.
Reduced Fare Id Card
All active and non-active military are eligible for half fare with a Reduced Fare ID Card. A Reduced Fare ID Card may be obtained by submitting qualifying documents online. After verification, an ID card will be issued through the mail. Veterans may also present qualifying documents in person to receive a Reduced Fare ID Card at either Space Coast Area Transit Bus/Trolley Terminal. Qualifying documents include one of the following: a Department of Veteran’s Affairs ID, a driver’s license with veteran’s emblem, an active Military ID, or a Department of Defense ID, along with a “selfie” or headshot. A DD214 with a valid driver’s license or a state issued photo ID is also accepted. View fare and payment options.
We Celebrate Veterans On Veterans Day!
Space Coast Area Transit is filled with solemn pride and gratitude for the heroism of our veterans. That’s why all veterans ride free on Veterans Day, November 11th. To be eligible for free fare on Veterans Day, just show the bus/trolley driver a Department of Veteran’s Affairs ID, a driver’s license with veteran’s emblem, an active Military ID, or a Department of Defense ID. The rest of the year, veterans ride for half-fare with a Reduced Fare ID Card. View fare and payment options.
We’re Affordable!
Veterans ride the fixed-route bus/trolley system for a reduced fare of 75¢. Additionally, a Reduced Fare 30 Day Pass is only $21.00. There’s no charge for children under 5, or to transfer to another route. Due to a grant from the City of Melbourne, no fare is charged to City of Melbourne residents on routes 21, 24, and 29.
How To Reach Us
Space Coast Area Transit values your input. If you have questions or need schedules, maps or information, call the RideLine at 321-633-1878. In South Mainland, call 321-952-4672 or email us!