How to apply for CityLink Abilene — Senior Reduced Fare + ADA Paratransit + Demand-Response (Taylor County) in Texas

Who it's for

CityLink Abilene is the City of Abilene's transit operator, providing fixed-route buses, ADA paratransit, evening service, and on-demand ZipZone and On Call rides, Monday through Saturday. Seniors 65 and older, people with disabilities, and Medicare card holders pay a reduced fixed-route fare ($0.85 one way or $27 for a monthly pass, as of October 1, 2026). Get a CityLink Reduced Fare ID card ($2, good for 2 years) at the CityLink Station, 1189 S. 2nd Street. ADA paratransit costs $3 per trip in the service area and $4.50 in the extended area. Rural Taylor County is served by Central Texas Rural Transit District. Call CityLink fixed-route at 325-676-6609 or paratransit at 325-676-6287.

What you'll need

• For the CityLink Reduced Fare ID card ($2): photo ID, plus proof of age 65+ for seniors
• For the disability reduced fare: a Social Security or VA disability letter, your Medicare card, or a CityLink paratransit approval letter
• For ADA paratransit: a completed eligibility application

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about CityLink Abilene — Senior Reduced Fare + ADA Paratransit + Demand-Response (Taylor County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need for the CityLink Reduced Fare ID card ($2): photo ID, plus proof of age 65+ for seniors, for the disability reduced fare: a Social Security or VA disability letter, your Medicare card, or a CityLink paratransit approval letter, for ADA paratransit: a completed eligibility application — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

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