How to apply for SWART Rural Public Transit — Kinney County in Texas

Who it's for

The Southwest Area Regional Transit District (SWART) is the rural public transit district for Kinney County, open to the general public. Local rides in Brackettville run every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon ($2.00 per destination). Routes go to San Antonio Monday through Friday in the morning and on Tuesday afternoons ($30.00 round trip), to Uvalde on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month ($20.00 round trip), and to Del Rio on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday ($20.00 round trip). Rides must be booked at least 24 hours ahead, and a route needs at least 3 riders to run. Extra stops cost $2 each and same-day rides cost double. Discount fare cards give 33.33% off a pack of 30 one-way trips. To book a ride, call SWART at 1-800-499-1617.

What you'll need

• Call at least 24 hours ahead to book a ride
• Fare for each trip (or a discount fare card)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about SWART Rural Public Transit — Kinney 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 call at least 24 hours ahead to book a ride, fare for each trip (or a discount fare card) — 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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