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How to apply for CARTS Senior Half-Fare + Country Bus Paratransit (Bastrop County)
Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) — regional transit district serving the CAPCOG 10-county region; Bastrop County is served by CARTS Country Bus + Interurban Coach connecting Bastrop, Smithville, Elgin to Austin and other district cities
Who it's for
CARTS serves Bastrop County with Country Bus demand-response paratransit and Interurban Coach scheduled regional bus service connecting Bastrop, Smithville, Elgin to Austin and other CARTS district cities. Seniors AGE 65+ ride for HALF PRICE on all services. Bastrop County's CARTS service uses ~60 mini-buses and vans operating across the 9-county district. Apply for CARTS senior fare ID at a local CARTS station or by calling 512-478-7433.
Bastrop's CARTS service is demand-response oriented; advance reservations are typically required for Country Bus rides. Interurban Coach offers fixed scheduled service to/from Austin.
What you'll need
- For CARTS senior fare (age 65+): valid government-issued ID with date of birth
- For Country Bus paratransit: advance reservation
- For Interurban Coach: ticket purchase
- Proof of Bastrop County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 512-478-7433
Renewals
senior fare card is ongoing
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