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How to apply for SPARTAN Public Transit — Rural Demand-Response (Dickens County)
SPARTAN Public Transit — the transportation division of the South Plains Community Action Association (SPCAA); demand-response rural transit serving the 15 South Plains counties around Lubbock plus adjacent rural areas
Who it's for
SPARTAN Public Transit is the demand-response public transit service for Dickens County, operated by the South Plains Community Action Association (SPCAA) — the SAME nonprofit that operates CEAP (see tx.dickens.spcaa_ceap). SPARTAN serves all 15 South Plains counties plus 1 adjacent. Demand-response means advance reservations are required, typically 24-48 hours ahead. Senior fares are typically reduced. Rural-to-Lubbock medical trips are a common service pattern. Apply for SPARTAN rides by calling 806-894-2233 or visiting spartanpublictransit.com.
Dickens County demand-response transit; advance reservation essential. SPARTAN is operated by SPCAA — same nonprofit as CEAP, allowing single-point intake.
What you'll need
- For SPARTAN rides: advance reservation (typically 24-48 hours)
- Proof of Dickens County residency
- For senior fare: proof of age 60+
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 806-894-2233
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