How to apply for Colorado County Public Transit — Senior Service + Paratransit in Texas

Who it's for

Colorado Valley Transit District (CVTD) runs rural public transit in Colorado County, open to the general public. Regular fares are $1.00 one-way in town (LOOP), $2.00 within the county (LINK), and $5.00 county-to-county. The free senior fare listed by the operator covers Austin and Waller Counties only, not Colorado County. Demand-response rides are door-to-door or curb-to-curb, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and must be booked 24 hours ahead. Areas served include Columbus, Eagle Lake, Weimar, Alleyton, Garwood, Sheridan, and other Colorado County communities. Circulator buses run in Columbus, Eagle Lake, and Weimar. For information and reservations, call 1-800-548-1068 or 979-732-6281.

What you'll need

• Call 24 hours ahead to book a demand-response ride
• Exact change or a fare card (drivers do not carry cash or make change)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Colorado County Public Transit — Senior Service + Paratransit. 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 call 24 hours ahead to book a demand-response ride, exact change or a fare card (drivers do not carry cash or make change) — 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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