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CHILDREN
A single child four years old or younger may ride free when accompanied
by a farepaying adult. Other children (17 years old and younger)
pay the children's fare when accompanied by a farepaying adult.
Monthly and 10-Ride tickets are not sold half-fare
to children. One ride of a 10-Ride Ticket will be accepted for
two passengers 17 years old or younger when accompanied by a farepaying
adult.
DISABLED PASSENGERS AND SENIOR CITIZENS
Disabled passengers and patrons aged 65 or older who present a
Regional Transit Connection Discount Card, Medicare Card or Department
of Motor Vehicle Disabled Placard Identification Card may ride
for a discounted fare. Conductors may ask to see a valid ID to
verify age or disability. An attendant accompanying a disabled
patron also is eligible for this discount when indicated on the
RTC Discount Card. To receive Information on the Regional Transit
Connection Discount Card Program, please see the
Metropolitan
Transportation Commission's Web site. RTC Discount Card applications are available
at local transit agencies.
Conductors also can accept photo ID's such as California Drivers
License, California Identification Card, U.S. Passport, etc. as
proof of Senior Discount Fare eligibility.
At designated stations, wheelchair users board the second car
from the north, marked with the blue international disabled
symbol. The platform boarding position is marked with the same
symbol. Each train can accommodate only two wheelchairs. Call
Caltrain at 1.800.660.4287 for its accessibility brochure or for
more information.
Each station also will have a Boarding Assistance Area for persons
with disabilities. Refer to Caltrain For People With Disabilities,
brochure
for details.
Service animals, such as guide dogs, may accompany persons with
disabilities on Caltrain if the animals are on a lead that does
not interfere with passengers and the animal is under the constant
supervision and control of the owner. The animal may not block
the aisle. If an animal misbehaves, the passenger will be asked
to remove the animal from the train. No other animals are permitted.
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