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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:

• 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. 

PUBLIC NOTICE - URGENT SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to driver shortage, Mall Express (#9) and Grand Central (#8) routes will ALSO be providing Shopper Shuttle (#7) service, combining the runs.  EXPECT DELAYS!  Please plan accordingly for the following:

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - 3 PM until 7:30 PM

Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 3 PM until 7:30 PM

Friday, May 27, 2022 - 1 PM until 7:30 PM  & the 2:45 PM Elmira-Corning run will NOT be in-service

Saturday, May 28, 2022 – 1:30 PM until 6:30 PM

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Monday, May 30, 2022 is LIMITED (please follow the Sunday Service schedule) in observance of the holiday.  The Chemung County Transportation Center will be CLOSED.

Due to the Memorial Day parade, riders will only be able to board the Mall Express near downtown Elmira at the Transit Center and the shelter across from King King until 1:00 PM.  

Please notice the combined Mall Express and Shopper Shuttle times due to shortage of drivers.  To remain on-time & on-schedule, please use the requested pick-up places in/around Consumer Square listed on the the Memorial Day schedule below:

Route# 9 – Mall Express combined with Shopper Shuttle

 Prepare in advance for safe travel plans.   C TRAN extends you and your family happy holidays!

PUBLIC NOTICE - FARES REINSTATED - 7/11/21

Effective Sunday, July 11, 2021 fares will be reinstated exactly as they were prior to the pandemic.  Notice has been given to provide passengers the opportunity to prepare.

For assistance purchasing or understanding how to access or use the SmartTAP products, please visit the Mobility Manager at the Chemung County Transportation Center Monday through Friday between 8 am to 4:30 pm or contact our customer service department at (607) 734-5211.

Additionally, all other fixed routes will be providing service according to the regular schedules. 

Reminder:  Route#20 Elmira-Corning runs (#4: 7:30am) and (#8: 1:30PM) will NOT be in service until Corning Community College is back in session for the Fall 2021 schedule. 

Customers are encouraged to use the Ride C Tran app.

ELMIRA-AIRPORT CORPORATE PARK... SERVICE to UTILIZE ROUTE 20 BEGINNING 6/15/2020

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Effective Monday, June 15, 2020 C TRAN will utilize Route #20 to transport passengers to Elmira-Airport Corp Park.  C TRAN will offer this specific employment-related service based on Pladis converting to a Monday through Friday, two-shift schedule.  Customers utilizing Android and Apple smartphone platforms are encouraged to download the free Ride C Tran app to set-up notifications to ensure they are ready when the bus is scheduled to be at their location.