Montgomery County Shared Ride Program
- discount shared taxi service for seniors
SEPTA Train Schedule Changes Effective March 23, 2008
Cheltenham
Elkins Park
Melrose Park
Wyncote-Jenkintown
Glenside
Cheltenham Transit
Bus
Service
Beginning on January 31, 2005, Cheltenham Township partnered with Abington Township to launch a shared transit service. The Cheltenham Transit Service now operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. The addition of Saturday to the Cheltenham Transit Service schedule offers riders new flexibility in their weekend travels. The bus will run in Abington Township on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Cheltenham Transit
Bus Route/Schedule
Effective as of January 31, 2005 (pdf file)
The handicapped-accessible Cheltenham Transit Bus offers transportation around Cheltenham Township, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except major holidays. The bus will stop anywhere it is safe along its route for passengers to board or disembark.
People with disabilities and seniors over age 62 can ride the bus for free with a Cheltenham or PennDOT identification card. Both cards are available at the Township Building, 8230 Old York Road in Elkins Park. Proof of age or disability is required. Children under 51" tall also ride for free. Other passengers can purchase a 10-Trip Ticket on the bus for $10, making a one-way trip just $1. Without a 10-Trip Ticket, a one-way fare is $4 . Exact change is required.