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C TRAN is: 
Affordable
Reduced fare is available to Seniors (60+) and Disabled (<60). Inquire at 607-734-5212.
Seniors ride free on Mondays with approved I.D.
Children up to age 5 ride free. Cash rates are reduced for ages 6-18 when traveling local. Ages 14-18 may show operator H.S. picture I.D. for proof of age.
Variety of Payment Options Available!
Cash in the farebox.
Add PAYG/stored value to your reloadable card to automatically “deduct exact fare as you ride”. Quit worrying about having “cash on hand”.
1-day & 31 “consecutive” day PERIOD PASSES available on disposable or reloadable cards.
“ALL ACCESS” commuter cards are available to add 1-day & 31-day passes for all C TRAN routes.
Accessible
All buses are equipped with ramps or lifts.
Access Chemung (non-Medicaid curb-to-curb service) for seniors/disabled.
Nine local routes that service Elmira & the towns of Chemung County.
Commuter routes to Ithaca, Corning, Airport Corporate Park and service to Owego via Sayre, PA.
Reliable
Download the free Ride C Tran app to: Available through Apple App Store and Google Play Store
- Easily track buses
- Locate the nearest stop
- Look for route schedules
- Plan trips
Hardcopy schedules are available to view/print.
Dispatch Operator(s) can be reached 300 days annually at 607-734-5211 for specific questions.
Safe
First Transit Operators are CDL and passenger certified and committed to the safety of our customers.
The fleet is maintained by our ASE Certified Mechanics, Technicians & staff in First Transit’s Blue Seal Certified Shop to the highest-level standard.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
C TRAN Launches the Ride C Tran app
On October 8, 2019 Chemung County announced that First Transit, its public transit operator, released the free Ride C Tran app.
The app is available for all fixed routes. It allows riders to:
- easily track buses using a smartphone
- locate the nearest stop
- look for route schedules
- plan trips
Passengers that use Access Chemung can see the location of their ride on the app. The dispatch department can provide the Dial-A-Ride # they are assigned to.
The Ride C Tran app is available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
To learn more about the C TRAN system and SmartTAP electronic fare system you may visit ridectran.com or by calling the dispatch department at 607-734-5211.
Riders seeking more information should call the C TRAN customer information line at 607 734-5211