Honored Citizen Tickets and Passes
For seniors, Medicare members and people with disabilities
"Honored Citizen" is how TriMet recognizes senior citizens age 65 or older, people on Medicare or people with mental or physical disabilities.
Honored Citizen benefits
- Discounted fares: You pay less than half the price of a regular Adult All-Zone fare. Just select "Honored Citizen" when purchasing your fare.
- Priority seating: The seats nearest the door are reserved for you.
- Personal attendant rides free: A personal attendant may accompany you (if you qualify). More
Seniors 65 and older
If you are age 65 or older, you may purchase and use Honored Citizen fares. However, proof of age is required when boarding. On the bus, just show your valid photo ID to the operator as you pay your fare, or if requested by a fare inspector. On MAX, WES and Portland Streetcar, be prepared to show your ID and proof of fare when requested by a fare inspector.
Medicare members
If you are a Medicare member with a valid Medicare card, you may purchase and use Honored Citizen fares. Proof of eligibility is required when boarding. On the bus, just show your Medicare card to the operator as you pay your fare, or if requested by a fare inspector. On MAX, WES and Portland Streetcar, be prepared to show your card and proof of fare when requested by a fare inspector.
People with disabilities
If you have a mental or physical disability, you must be issued a TriMet Honored Citizen Card before using Honored Citizen fares. On the bus, show your card to the operator as you pay your fare, or if requested by a fare inspector. On MAX, WES and Portland Streetcar, be prepared to show your card and proof of fare when requested by a fare inspector.
Using Honored Citizen fares on LIFT
Honored Citizen tickets and transfers are accepted on TriMet's LIFT Paratransit service with an additional cash payment. Honored Citizen Monthly Passes are not accepted on LIFT.
