Discount Fare Categories
The following passengers are eligible to pay the discounted fare by showing the driver an approved form of identification when boarding.
- Local Service:
- Persons with disabilities: Disabled Photo ID card issued by Roseville Transit or another transit agency.
- Medicare card holders: Medicare card (accepted on Local Service only).
- Senior citizens (ages 60+): DMV Senior Citizen Photo ID card, or Senior Photo ID card issued by Roseville Transit or another transit agency.
- Youth (ages 5-18, through grade 12): Photo ID card issued by Roseville Transit or another transit agency, or current middle or high school photo ID card. College ID card is not accepted. No photo ID card is necessary for ages 12 and under, or when using the Summer Youth Bus Pass.
- Commuter Service & Game Day Express:
- Roseville Resident: Resident Discount ID card issued by Roseville Transit.
Roseville residents are eligible for discounted fare. Residents must reside within the city limits of Roseville or own property within the city limits. If you do not pay utilities to the City of Roseville, you are not a Roseville resident. To show verification of residency, bring a picture ID and a City of Roseville utility billto the Alternative Transportation office to obtain a Resident Discount ID.
- Reverse Commuters (passengers who board in Sacramento and commute to Roseville for work): No Discount ID card is necessary
- Dial-A-Ride:
- Persons with disabilities: Disabled Photo ID card issued by Roseville Transit or another transit agency.
- Senior citizens (ages 60+): DMV Senior Citizen Photo ID card, or Senior Photo ID card issued by Roseville Transit or another transit agency.
- Paratransit: Read more.
New, renewal, and replacement ID cards are $3 (with the exception of Paratransit and Client Aide cards, which are free).
How to Obtain a Discount Photo ID Card
- Complete an application: Submit it online, or complete the form at the Alternative Transportation office (see address below)
- Bring a photo ID
- Bring your required evidence (described on the application)
- Pay the $3 non-refundable processing fee (with the exception of initial ADA and Client Aide cards, which are free). All replacement cards are $3.
It takes about 15 minutes to complete the process.
You can also simplify your travel by having your discount ID added to the back of your Connect Card.
Alternative Transportation office
316 Vernon St., Suite 150, Roseville, CA 95678
Monday: 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 3 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - noon
To schedule an appointment outside of these times, please contact us.
Call us at (916) 774-5293 or e-mail us with questions.
Renewing Your Discount Photo ID Card
If you would like to renew your ID card and maintain eligibility to pay
the discount fare, please provide your current City of Roseville
utility statement (for Roseville Resident Commuters only), or current
SSI/SSDI award letter, valid CA DMV placard receipt, Department of VA
Service Connected ID, or
City of Roseville Disabled Certification Form (for Disabled Photo ID Cards).
Please let us know your ID card number and phone number. Evidence may
be submitted via e-mail, fax, mail, or in person. All renewal ID cards
are $3 (with the exception of ADA and Client Aide ID renewals, which
are free). You can pay the $3 with a credit card over the phone, mailing
a check, or paying in person.
You can simplify your travel by
having your discount ID added to the back of your Connect Card.
Fax to: (916) 746-1333
E-mail to: transportation@roseville.ca.us
Mail / Deliver in person to:
Alternative Transportation office
316 Vernon St., Suite 150
Roseville, CA 95678
Call us at (916) 774-5293 or TDD: (916) 774-5220 with any questions.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit
Passengers with disabilities that prevent them from using the Local bus system may apply for ADA Paratransit status on Roseville Transit Dial-A-Ride. Passengers must show the driver one of the following forms of identification:
- Roseville Transit ADA Paratransit Photo ID card
- ADA Paratransit fare for the cardholder
- One companion at the discounted fare
- Roseville Transit ADA Paratransit with Attendant Photo ID card
- ADA Paratransit fare for the cardholder
- Free fare for the attendant
- Discount fare for one companion
New, renewal, and replacement ADA Paratransit cards are free.
Roseville Transit will honor ADA Paratransit cards from another transit agency for up to 21 days. Visit the Paratransit page for more information on eligibility, or call (916) 774-5293, TDD: (916) 774-5220.
Client Aide ID Card
The Client Aide ID card is accepted on Local and Dial-A-Ride service. It is available to qualified service provider staff who travel with clients or students who are unable to safely travel alone. The ID allows the cardholder to board for free and is valid only when the aide is accompanying clients or students. Showing the ID upon boarding authorizes the aide's clients or students to travel at the discounted fare without needing their own discount ID cards.
Client Aide Application Information
Alternative Transportation office
316 Vernon St., Suite 150, Roseville, CA 95678
Monday: 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 3 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - noon
To schedule an appointment outside of these times, please contact us.
New, renewal, and replacement Client Aide ID cards are free.
Call (916) 774-5293 for more information.