How to apply for CARTS Senior Half-Fare + Country Bus Paratransit + Interurban Coach (Williamson County) in Texas

Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) — regional transit district serving 10 Central Texas counties; Williamson County is served by CARTS Country Bus, CARTS NOW on-demand rides in Taylor, and Interurban Coach routes from Taylor and Georgetown/Round Rock to Austin

Who it's for

CARTS serves Williamson County with Country Bus curb-to-curb rides (book ahead), CARTS NOW on-demand rides in Taylor, the Interurban 1514 Silver Route from Taylor to Austin, and the free 1511X Express commuter route from Georgetown and Round Rock to Austin. Capital Metro also serves some Williamson cities. Seniors 60+ pay half price, and seniors 60+ ride free on Country Bus. Call the CARTS Reservations Center at 512-478-7433 to book a ride or ask about fares.

Williamson County has two transit systems: CARTS serves the county's rural areas and runs regional routes, while Capital Metro serves some member cities. Country Bus rides need an advance reservation.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • Advance reservation for Country Bus rides (call 512-478-7433 or book in the Transit app)
  • Exact cash fare, or a pass bought in the Token Transit or Transit app or at a CARTS station

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 512-478-7433

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about CARTS Senior Half-Fare + Country Bus Paratransit + Interurban Coach (Williamson 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 advance reservation for Country Bus rides (call 512-478-7433 or book in the Transit app), exact cash fare, or a pass bought in the Token Transit or Transit app or at a CARTS station — 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.

Renewals

senior fare card is ongoing

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.