Benefits · Transportation
How to apply for Limited Rural Transit — Hudspeth County
Hudspeth County does NOT have a confirmed dedicated public transit operator; informal volunteer driver networks and family transportation fill most mobility needs
Who it's for
Hudspeth County is among the most rural and least-populated counties in Texas (~3.2K population). There is NO confirmed dedicated public transit operator within Hudspeth. Hudspeth residents needing public transit typically depend on: (1) regional TRAX service from West Texas Opportunities for some routes (verify with WTO at 432-872-8354); (2) volunteer driver networks coordinated through the Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging and local senior centers; (3) family or neighbor transportation. For medical appointments in El Paso (the nearest large medical center), seniors typically need to coordinate with family or call the Rio Grande AAA at 915-533-0998 to ask about volunteer driver options. Apply for senior-specific transportation referrals through the Rio Grande AAA.
Hudspeth represents the most extreme rural transit-desert in Texas. Volunteer driver networks via the Rio Grande AAA are the most reliable senior transportation option.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Hudspeth County residency
- For Rio Grande AAA volunteer driver coordination: enrollment with the AAA
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 915-533-0998
Renewals
ongoing
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