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How to apply for Alamo Regional Transit (ART) — Demand-Response Transit (Gillespie County)
Alamo Regional Transit (ART) — a service of the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG); demand-response transit district serving 12 rural counties in the greater Alamo Region (Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson) — non-urbanized areas excluding Bexar County itself (which uses VIA Metropolitan Transit)
Who it's for
Alamo Regional Transit (ART) is the AACOG-operated demand-response public transit serving Gillespie County and 11 other AACOG counties surrounding Bexar (San Antonio). ART's Senior Transportation Program is distinctive: rides are typically OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE to seniors who no longer drive, taking them from home to grocery stores, medical appointments, bill payment, senior centers for lunch and activities, and social visits. General-public fares are tiered based on distance — typical ranges include $4 round-trip within a single town (like Kerrville), $16 to a neighboring town (Kerrville to Fredericksburg), and $24 for longer trips into San Antonio. Advance reservations are required. Gillespie residents call the AACOG reservation center at 210-870-4989 or 866-889-7433 (M-F 7am-6pm) to schedule. Email: mobility@aacog.gov. ART is the only public transit option in most parts of Gillespie.
ART's Senior Transportation Program is often FREE for seniors — distinctive among modeled TX rural transit operators. The reservation-based model means advance scheduling is essential; same-day rides are rarely available. ART covers AACOG's 12-county rural service area but does NOT extend into Bexar County itself — those trips connect through VIA Metropolitan Transit.
What you'll need
- For ART rides: advance reservation (typically 24-48 hours)
- Proof of Gillespie County residency
- For Senior Transportation Program (often free): proof of age 60+
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 210-870-4989
Renewals
ongoing for registered riders
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