Benefits · Transportation
How to apply for Amarillo City Transit (ACT) + ACT-Connect Paratransit + Panhandle Transit Rural (Potter County)
Amarillo City Transit (ACT) — the City of Amarillo's urban transit district, operating fixed-route bus + ACT-Connect ADA paratransit within Amarillo city limits west of Lakeside Drive; supplemented by Panhandle Transit (operated by Panhandle Community Services) for RURAL areas of Potter and Randall
Who it's for
Potter County is served by TWO transit operators: (1) AMARILLO CITY TRANSIT (ACT) — the City of Amarillo's urban transit district, established 1966, operating fixed-route bus + flexible transit + ACT-Connect ADA paratransit within Amarillo city limits; (2) PANHANDLE TRANSIT — operated by Panhandle Community Services (PCS), serving the RURAL portions of Potter and Randall plus 24 other Panhandle counties. Seniors qualify for free or low-cost rides through Panhandle Rides (panhandlerides.com), a regional coordination system. For ACT urban fares, call ACT at 806-378-3095. For Panhandle Transit rural service, call PCS at 806-372-2531. ACT-Connect ADA paratransit requires functional-ability certification.
Amarillo metro (Potter + the other Potter/Randall portion) has the most comprehensive transit infrastructure in the Panhandle. Urban residents use ACT; rural residents use Panhandle Transit (PCS).
What you'll need
- For ACT senior reduced fare: government-issued ID with date of birth
- For ACT-Connect ADA paratransit: completed eligibility application + functional assessment
- For Panhandle Transit rural: advance reservation typically 24-48 hours
- Proof of Potter County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 806-378-3095
Renewals
ongoing
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