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Any eligible person may apply for an RRFP card at an ORCA customer service office. The card is free. Senior RRFP cards can also be obtained by mailing the application to the ORCA customer service office.
How do I get a free ORCA card?
Get a card Call the Community Health Access Program (CHAP) at 1-800-756-5437. Receive your card in 7-10 days. Go online using the Reduced Fare Portal. Receive your card in 7-10 days. In person, visit one of the authorized enrollment offices around King County. Receive your ORCA LIFT card that day.
How do you qualify for an ORCA lift?
To qualify for ORCA LIFT, a residents’ income must be no more than 200 percent of the federal poverty level, the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services standard. In Snohomish County, the Washington Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) will verify income and issue a card to the eligible individual.
Can two people use an ORCA card?
A single ORCA Card can be used to pay for two or more people traveling together, except on Community Transit’s Swift service.
How much does an ORCA cost?
The cost of a live killer whale is, at minimum, US $1-million, a price tag that gives Russian whalers more than enough incentive.
Where can I get an ORCA card?
There are many ways to get an adult ORCA card: Online. www.orcacard.com. Phone. 888-988-6722 / TTY Relay: 711. Ticket machines. Link light rail stations. Sounder train stations. Retail outlets. Find the nearest retail location. ORCA customer service offices. King County Metro: 206-553-3000 / TTY Relay: 711. By mail.
How much is a monthly ORCA card?
The cost Trip value Pass total cost per month $0.50 $18.00 $0.75 $27.00 $1.00 $36.00 $1.25 $45.00.
Does ORCA card expire?
Youth, LIFT, and temporary Disabled RRFP cards all have an expiration date. After that date they become an adult ORCA cards instead of reduced fare cards. When tapped after the date of expiration, an adult fare will be charged. – LIFT cards usually expire within 2-3 years of issuance.
Does ORCA card work for ferries?
ORCA is accepted on all services provided by Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, and Washington State Ferries, as well as on Monorail and Seattle Streetcar. Your ORCA card can be loaded with: A regional pass, like a monthly PugetPass.
Does ORCA card save money?
The ORCA card is a smart card that carries a transit pass or fare. It is the most convenient way to pay your fare on Everett Transit buses. Using an ORCA card may save you money, especially if you travel frequently by bus and make transfers.
How long does it take to get an ORCA card?
It will take up to 7 business days for your card to arrive in the mail. If you are adding value to an existing card, it can take up to 24 hours for that value to appear on your card. An adult ORCA card costs $5 to purchase. By phone: 1-888-988-6722 or TTY Relay: 711 (1-888-889-6368).
Can I transfer money from one ORCA card to another?
Can I transfer funds from one ORCA card to another ORCA card? Funds can NOT be transferred unless doing a replacement.
Can I put my ORCA card on my phone?
You can download the app for Android and iPhone and buy tickets directly using your credit card, debit card or cash.
Can I have a pet ORCA?
There are currently no laws prohibiting the housing of orca whales in captivity; rather laws that specifically allow for the capture of wild orcas for purposes of entertainment and scientific research. The MMPA requires a permit for the taking of a marine mammal, like an orca, from the wild.
What is my ORCA card balance?
How do I check my balance? Login to your My ORCA account or call ORCA Customer Service at 888-988-6722 / TTY: 711.
What is an unregistered ORCA card?
Unregistered ORCA cards can be registered online to a My ORCA account, over the phone, in person at an ORCA customer service office, or by mail when you order your card. LIFT and RRFP ORCA cards are automatically registered, but you may need to create a My ORCA account to view your card online.
Can you buy ORCA Card at Safeway?
In Pierce County, stop by a Saar’s Market Place, QFC, or a Safeway location when you need an adult ORCA card. ORCA cards sold at retail stores are full-fare adult cards (for ages 19-64) each card costs $5. you may add value to your card at the same time, so your fare is available immediately for riding.
How do I replace my ORCA Card?
Or call ORCA Customer Service at 888-988-6722 / TTY: 711 for assistance with blocking your lost or stolen card without ordering a replacement. To replace via mail, complete the ORCA Card Order/Add Value form and mail it with payment for the $5 replacement fee to the address on the form.
Why is my ORCA Card blocked?
9.1 If an ORCA Card malfunctions, it will be blocked when it is surrendered at an ORCA Customer Service Office or received at the ORCA Regional Mail Center (201 S Jackson St, MS KSC-TR-0108, Seattle WA 98104-3856).
What is the Puget Pass?
Puget Pass is a system in the Seattle area where riders pay a fixed monthly price based on the value of the trip they want to have included. It’s promoted by all the regional transit agencies, and sold at a price of 36 times the one-way value for a month. Many employers purchase Puget Pass for their employees.
How do I register an ORCA?
Create a My ORCA login to manage your cards. Create a username and password for your registered card. All RRFP ORCA cards for disabled or senior customers are registered upon receipt. If your card is unregistered, you can register your card by creating a My ORCA login.
