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County amends senior transit agreement, removes under‑65 riders to offset fare hikes
Summary
Lancaster County approved an amendment to its Office of Aging contract with South Central Transit Authority that removes consumers under 65 (except Older Adult Daily Living Center clients) to reduce costs after a 20% fare increase; the contract carries a $350,000 annual maximum through June 30, 2028.
The Lancaster County commissioners voted July 22 to amend the Office of Aging’s contract with South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) to remove consumers under age 65 from the shared‑ride service (excluding the Older Adult Daily Living Center section). Commissioner Alice Yoder moved the amendment and Commissioner Joshua G. Parsons seconded; the motion passed with Commissioner D’Agostino absent and Parsons and Yoder voting yes.
The agenda explanation says the change aims to reduce transportation costs in light of a 20% fare increase that takes effect next month. The amended contract term is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with an annual maximum of $350,000 funded by the State Aging Block Grant. The minutes note that Lancaster County Office of Aging is required to contract with a common carrier approved by PennDOT.
