How to apply for CARTS Senior Half-Fare + Country Bus Paratransit (Fayette County) in Texas

Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) — regional transit district serving 10 Central Texas counties; Fayette County is served by CARTS Country Bus and CARTS NOW on-demand rides in La Grange

Who it's for

CARTS serves Fayette County with Country Bus curb-to-curb rides (book ahead) and CARTS NOW on-demand rides in La Grange. Seniors 60+ pay half price, and seniors 60+ ride free on Country Bus. Call the CARTS Reservations Center at 512-478-7433 to book a ride or ask about fares.

Fayette's CARTS service is demand-response: Country Bus rides need an advance reservation, and CARTS NOW serves trips in La Grange.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • Advance reservation for Country Bus rides (call 512-478-7433 or book in the Transit app)
  • Exact cash fare, or a pass bought in the Token Transit or Transit app or at a CARTS station

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 512-478-7433

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about CARTS Senior Half-Fare + Country Bus Paratransit (Fayette County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need advance reservation for Country Bus rides (call 512-478-7433 or book in the Transit app), exact cash fare, or a pass bought in the Token Transit or Transit app or at a CARTS station — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

senior fare card is ongoing

Official source →Last verified · October 16, 2026

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.