Comitta, Otten to Host Free SEPTA Senior Key Card Sign-Up Event
Rep. Danielle Friel Otten April 23, 2025 | 10:01 AM
DOWNINGTOWN, PA – To help seniors apply for or renew their Free SEPTA Senior Key Cards, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Danielle Friel Otten are hosting a sign-up event at Downingtown Borough Hall on Thursday, May 15th from 10 a.m. to noon.
“Whether going to a doctor’s appointment, visiting loved ones, or taking a day trip, the SEPTA Senior Key Card helps our residents get where they need to go,” said Comitta. “I hope to see you at our sign-up event so you can take advantage of this great program available to seniors in our community.”
The SEPTA Senior Key card is available for free to all seniors aged 65 and older. With the card, seniors can ride all SEPTA buses, trolleys, subways, and regional rail lines for free within Pennsylvania. Trains to and from New Jersey and Delaware using the senior card are charged at half fare. SEPTA’s Senior Free Ride Program is funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery.
“SEPTA Senior Key Cards are a lifeline for many seniors and are without a doubt one of the most popular services our district office provides,” Otten said. “Seniors rely on public transit for transportation to jobs, medical appointments, and cultural and sporting events in the city and along the Main Line. I look forward to hosting this event with Senator Comitta, and I encourage all seniors to stop by and take advantage of this valuable free service.”
To apply, seniors must bring a form of identification that verifies their age. This includes a driver’s license, photo identification card, birth certificate, passport, or Social Security statement of age.
Downingtown Borough Hall is located at 4 West Lancaster Avenue.
Understanding the value of public transit for our residents and our regional economy, both Comitta and Otten support the Governor’s budget proposal for state funding to support SEPTA’s operations and prevent service cuts to the Paoli-Thorndale Train line and bus routes servicing Chester County.
For more information on the SEPTA Senior Key Card, visit septa.org/senior or contact Senator Comitta’s office at 610-692-2112 or Representative Otten’s office at 484-200-8259.