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How to apply for Panhandle Transit (PCS) — Rural Demand-Response (Hemphill County)
Panhandle Transit — the transportation program of Panhandle Community Services (PCS); state-authorized rural transit district under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 458; demand-response transit serving 24 Panhandle counties plus rural Potter and Randall — 10 regional offices
Who it's for
Panhandle Transit is the demand-response public transit serving Hemphill County, operated by Panhandle Community Services (PCS) — the SAME nonprofit also delivering CEAP (see tx.hemphill.pcs_ceap). Panhandle Transit covers 24 Panhandle counties plus rural Potter and Randall through 10 regional offices providing demand-response general-public transit. Seniors qualify for free or low-cost rides through Panhandle Rides (panhandlerides.com), a regional coordination system. Rural-to-Amarillo medical trips are a common pattern. Call PCS at 806-372-2531 or visit panhandlerides.com to schedule.
Hemphill demand-response rural transit. Same PCS nonprofit also delivers CEAP — single-point intake for both energy assistance and transportation.
What you'll need
- For Panhandle Transit rides: advance reservation (typically 24-48 hours)
- Proof of Hemphill County residency
- For senior fare: proof of age 60+
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 806-372-2531
Renewals
ongoing
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