Free Athens Transit rides for seniors, persons with disabilities, and county employees

Beginning July 1, people 65 and older, persons with disabilities and Athens-Clarke County employees will ride Athens-Clarke County Transit fixed-route service fare-free. Proof of age, certified disability or county employment will be required for fare-free travel. Athens-Clarke County Transit will issue identification cards to qualified riders who do not have another form of government issued ID.

Transit riders in these categories are encouraged to use all previously purchased bus tickets by June 30th as they will become invalid on July 1.