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How to apply for CARTS Senior Half-Fare + Country Bus Paratransit + Interurban Coach (Hays County)
Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) — regional transit district serving the CAPCOG 10-county region; Hays County is served by CARTS Country Bus + Interurban Coach service connecting San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, and Wimberley to Austin
Who it's for
CARTS serves Hays County (San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, Dripping Springs) with Country Bus demand-response paratransit and Interurban Coach scheduled regional bus service connecting Hays to Austin and other CARTS district cities. Seniors AGE 65+ ride for HALF PRICE. Hays is a fast-growing exurban/college-town county (Texas State University is in San Marcos) so CARTS service density is higher than in the rural CAPCOG counties. Apply for CARTS senior fare ID at the San Marcos CARTS station or by calling 512-478-7433.
Hays County's growing population means demand for CARTS exceeds rural-county usage levels but is still below the urban density of Travis or Williamson. The Texas State University presence in San Marcos creates additional transit demand. CARTS supplements Greyhound and Amtrak service from San Marcos for longer-distance trips.
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 Hays County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 512-478-7433
Renewals
senior fare card is ongoing
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