ERIE — Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority LIFT passengers now have more flexibility in scheduling and managing their trips thanks to “Find My Ride Schedule.” Find my Ride is a scheduling initiative, funded by the PennDOT’s Bureau of Public Transportation. This innovative tool is being introduced statewide. EMTA is one of the transportation providers selected by PennDOT to adopt Find My Ride Schedule, offering passengers the convenience of managing trips directly from their smartphone, tablet or computer.

Through the Find My Ride Schedule website, passengers can access convenient features, including the ability to check their diminishing balance, schedule new trips, view upcoming rides and cancel trips they no longer need. Trips booked via Find My Ride Schedule or by calling EMTA LIFT shared ride scheduling can always be managed online with Find my Ride.

EMTA LIFT passengers can also be confident that shared ride call takers and customer services representatives are always available to help over the phone. EMTA understands that not all passengers are eager to use technology, however, others may appreciate the convenience. 

Please note, rides are still required to be scheduled at least one day in advance and not all trips can be scheduled through Find My Ride Schedule. For trips outside of Erie limits, or for early morning and evening rides, passengers should continue to contact Customer Service to schedule those trips. Find my Ride will be available for ADA customers starting February 2026. Other passengers can expect updates on when Find my Ride online scheduling will be available to them in the coming months. 

For more information about EMTA’s shared ride LIFT program and its transportation services, please visit ride-the-e.com. To use Find My Ride Schedule, visit pa.gov/FMRschedule. Passengers or their caregivers can log in using their Shared Ride ID (customer number) or last name, County and passenger’s birthdate. Passengers can obtain their Shared Ride ID in their LIFT welcome packet, by asking a driver on their next trip or by calling 814-456-2299.