Transit & Train
Going by transit or train is a great way for commuters to save money as
well as wear and tear on their vehicles. And they can use the commute to read or relax.
Employers who accommodate transit find they can expand their labor pool to better recruit workers.
They can help employees take advantage of transit by considering whether work hours allow transit use
or by using pre-tax purchases of transit passes or TransitCheks®, where these are accepted. All of the local transit providers below accept TransitCheks®, and QuickPay.
Public transportation services in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon,
Perry and York counties are provided by our four Commuter Services
partners who are regional transit authorities:
Tax Benefits
Section 132(f) of the Federal tax code enables employers to offer pre-tax purchase of up to
$115 per month in transit fares. Pennsylvania Act 279 of 1982 also addresses ridesharing arrangements.
For employer or commuter help, call Commuter Services at 1.866.579.RIDE or Email us.
 TransitCheks are offered by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and can be used to buy passes on Capital Area Transit, County of Lebanon Transit, rabbittransit, Red Rose Transit, Amtrak, or other services which accept them.
Contact DVRPC at 215-238-2865 or visit www.gettransitchek.org.
Traveling by Train
For information on traveling on Amtrak, including schedules and fares, click here.
What if I Need to Get Home for an Emergency?
If you use commuting options like transit or the train at least twice a week, the Emergency Ride Home Program provides you with a reimbursement for a ride home in the event of an emergency, for example, if you need to take a taxi. By going to the Emergency Ride Home page, you can sign up online and view information about the program.
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