Senior Citizens ...
All residents of this county 65+ years of age are sponsored to ride ROVER Community Transportation at a discounted rate. 85% of the ride is paid for by State Lottery funds, the remaining 15% is paid by the rider or by the rider and the County of Chester. Fares are calculated based on trip purpose, length of trip, and number of passengers accessing the ride. Fare amounts are given as reservations are made or upon request.
To register for the service, senior citizens must contact our office at 610-594-3911 or, toll-free, at 877-873-8415.
Medical Assistance Card Holders ...
All individuals with a current medical assistance card are able to use ROVER Community Transportation for appointments in which the medical card is used as payment for services provided.
However, there is a limitation called "The Quarter-Mile Rule." This rule states that public transportation - not ROVER - must be used if both the pick-up and destination locations are within a quarter-mile of the fixed bus route.
To register as a Medical Assistance Card holder, contact the Medical Assistance Transportation Program Coordinator Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 610-594-3911.
SEPTA ADA Passengers ...
With advanced notice, SEPTA-approved ADA passengers are eligible to use ROVER Community Transportation service in the SEPTA service area of Chester County. The base fare for a trip is $3.50, with service availability primarily east of Route 100.
For additional information, please contact our ROVER office at 610-594-3911 or, toll-free, 877-873-8415 or TTY at 800-618-4225.
Persons with Disabilities ...
If you are between the ages of 18 and 64, live in Chester County, are disabled according to the American's with Disabilities Act and need transportation, you may qualify for the Person's with Disabilities Program. The cost is 15% of the full fare based on a one way trip. PwD is the payer of last resort and does not replace or supplement any funding you currently may be using with ROVER. To request an application you may call our Exton ROVER office at 610-594-3911 option 7 or stop by our office located at 495 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 304, Exton, PA 19341. For further information please contact our office.
(Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activies of such an individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment. Major life activities means functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and work.)
General Public ...
If you are not covered by one of the above categories, you are considered a public passenger. Prices can be obtained by contacting our ROVER office during business hours. Prior to calling, please be sure to have your pick-up and destination locations.
Times Of Service ...
With exception of major holidays, ROVER operates Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as limited Saturday and Sunday service.
Reservations To Use The Service ...
Reservations to use the service can be made up to two months in advance. Reservations must be made before 11 a.m. on the business day prior to the requested trip.
Out-of-county service is available for any trip purpose. Service is limited, and rides must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Fares are based on the length of each trip and the number of passengers in your group. Please call for additional out-of-county information.