Seniors on the Go makes transit affordable & accessible for Lake County seniors

Laketran and the Lake County Board of Commissioners partner to provide Lake County seniors free, accessible transportation in Lake County.  Seniors on the Go is available to help seniors, 60 years and over, access community resources and maintain independent to improve their quality of life.

Ride free on Local Routes

To get free rides on Local Routes, seniors must complete a Laketran Reduced Fare Application to verify age and are then automatically enrolled in Seniors on the Go. Seniors on the Go bus tickets are issued through EZfare app Tap & Ride Barcode or an EZfare card. 

Ride free on Dial-a-Ride

Destinations that seniors can access free of charge on Dial-a-Ride are:

Senior Centers	Libraries	Grocery Stores and Food Pantries
Fitness Centers	Beauty Salons	Farmers’ Markets
Parks	Barber Shops	Pharmacies

Dial-a-Ride reservations can be scheduled by calling Laketran 1-14 days in advance or online with Laketran’s Request-a-Ride.  Participants must complete Laketran Reduced Fare Application to verify age to receive free rides.

Lake County Volunteer Network volunteers can also receive free Dial-a-Ride transportation to volunteer jobs and training.  Volunteers must be approved through the Lake County Volunteer Network office prior to scheduling free rides on Laketran. 

Learn more about Laketran

Are you a little anxious about trying Laketran or concerned about a friend or family members driving or isolation?  It’s time to call Laketran. We understand transitioning from driving a car to using public transportation can be a difficult life decision. Laketran’s Seniors on the Go program also provides personalized assistance from Laketran’s Customer Outreach Specialist, allowing seniors to stay mobile and independent. The program is flexible to the needs of each individual senior and their family.

The program provides resources so seniors can make personal decisions on whether they need transit assistance for night or winter driving, to get to doctors’ appointments, help during a life changing milestones (stroke rehab, cancer treatment), or for all essential transportation.

For more information call Dale Wiechelman at 440-350-1067 or outreach@laketran.com to set-up a home visit or presentation for your group.