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How to apply for The HOP (Waco Transit / HOTCOG Rural Transit) — Demand-Response + Fixed-Route (Bosque County)
Waco Transit System / Heart of Texas Council of Governments (HOTCOG) — the HOP fixed-route bus serves the city of Waco; HOTCOG operates rural demand-response across the 6-county Heart of Texas region (Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, McLennan)
Who it's for
The HOP and HOTCOG Rural Transit provide transit across Bosque County. The HOP fixed-route bus operates in Waco-Bellmead-Hewitt-Robinson-Woodway-Lacy-Lakeview (urban McLennan); HOTCOG operates rural demand-response across all 6 counties. Seniors 60+ qualify for reduced fares. ADA-eligible riders qualify for paratransit. Apply at wacotransit.org for urban service or call HOTCOG Rural Transit at 254-292-1820.
Bosque transit. The HOP fixed-route serves Waco metro; rural counties use HOTCOG demand-response.
What you'll need
- For demand-response: advance reservation
- Proof of Bosque County residency
- For senior fare: proof of age 60+
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 254-292-1820
Renewals
ongoing
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