Honored Citizen Tickets & Passes
For seniors, Medicare members and people with disabilities
"Honored Citizen" is the way 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.
- Priority seating: The seats nearest the door are reserved for you.
- Personal attendant rides free: A personal attendant may accompany you (if you qualify).
Seniors 65 and older
If you are age 65 or older, you may purchase and use Honored Citizen fares. Proof of eligibility is required when boarding. On the bus, show your valid photo ID to the operator as you pay your fare, or if requested by a fare inspector. On MAX or Portland Streetcar, be prepared to show your ID and proof of fare if 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, show your Medicare card to the operator as you pay your fare, or if requested by a fare inspector. On MAX or Portland Streetcar, be prepared to show your card and proof of fare if requested by a fare inspector.
People with disabilities
If you have a 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 and Portland Streetcar, be prepared to show your card and proof of fare if requested by a fare inspector.
Personal attendants
If you require a personal attendant to ride TriMet buses or MAX due to a current and permanent disability, you can apply for a TriMet Honored Citizen "A" (Attendant) Card. This card proves you are eligible for Honored Citizen fares and lets your attendant ride free while he or she is assisting you. A licensed physician or health or social service professional must complete the application. To apply, email accessible@trimet.org or call 503-962-2455.
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.