Getting around for less in Oregon

TriMet's Honored Citizen fare cuts rides to about a quarter of full price, and qualifying is easier than most people think — being on OHP or SNAP is enough. Portland adds transportation credit programs and discounted bike share on top.

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8 programs

• Portland Rides E-Bike Rebate (PCEF)

  A rebate toward buying an e-bike, funded by Portland's Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund and designed to make e-bikes more affordable for low-income households. Apply during an open application round.

  For: People who live in portland — income-qualified portland residents · verified 2026-07-05

• Ride Connection

  Free and low-cost door-to-door and shuttle rides for any purpose — medical, groceries, errands — plus travel training.

  For: People 60 or older or people with a disability · verified 2026-07-06

• Ride to Care (Non-Emergency Medical Transportation)

  Free rides to health care covered by the Oregon Health Plan — transit passes, mileage, or a ride. Call 855-321-4899 about 48 hours ahead.

  For: People who already have the oregon health plan — oregon health plan members in the portland metro · verified 2026-07-06

• Transportation Wallet: Access for All

  Bundled transit / transportation credit

  For: People who already have a reduced trimet fare, the oregon health plan, snap (food benefits), tanf cash help, help paying energy bills, wic, a housing voucher, free school lunch, or help paying for childcare · verified 2026-07-05

• TriMet Honored Citizen reduced fare

  Up to 72% off transit — $1.40 / 2.5 hrs or $28/month

  For: People who already have the oregon health plan, snap (food benefits), tanf cash help, help paying energy bills, wic, a housing voucher, free school lunch, or help paying for childcare or homes making under about $2,660 a month (for 1 person) · verified 2026-07-19

• TriMet LIFT Paratransit

  Shared-ride, door-to-door rides for people who can't use regular buses or MAX because of a disability or health condition.

  For: People whose disability or health condition keeps them from using regular buses or trains · verified 2026-07-06

• BIKETOWN for All

  A $0/month BIKETOWN e-bike share membership plus $10/month of ride credit for income-qualifying Portlanders 16+.

  For: People who live in portland, and people who already have snap (food benefits), the oregon health plan, or help paying energy bills or portlanders 16+ who get income-based help like snap, ohp, pell, unemployment, or housing help · verified 2026-07-06

• DAV Volunteer Transportation (Rides to VA Portland)

  Free van rides to and from VA Portland health care for medical appointments. Call 503-721-7804 at least four days ahead.

  For: Veterans — veterans enrolled in va portland health care who can board a van without a wheelchair · verified 2026-07-06