How to apply for Rural Demand-Response Transit (Runnels County) in Texas

City and Rural Rides (CARR), the public transit program of the Central Texas Rural Transit District (CTRTD), Coleman — TxDOT rural transit district serving Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, Hamilton, Lampasas, Mills, Nolan, Runnels, San Saba, Shackelford, Stephens and rural Taylor counties

Who it's for

Rural public transit in Runnels County is City and Rural Rides (CARR), run by the Central Texas Rural Transit District in Coleman. CARR gives curb-to-curb rides to the general public (door-to-door on advance request) for shopping, work, errands and doctor visits, with extra on-demand service for elderly and disabled riders. Rides must be booked by phone at least one business day ahead, by 12:00 p.m. Call CARR at 1-800-710-2277 to schedule a ride and ask about fares.

Runnels County rural public transit is CARR (Central Texas Rural Transit District). CARR is open to the general public; the age-60 screen reflects this catalog's senior audience, not an agency age limit.

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

  • Book by phone at least one business day ahead, by 12:00 p.m.
  • Proof of Runnels County residency
  • When booking: name, date of birth, address, phone number and destination

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-800-710-2277

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Rural Demand-Response Transit (Runnels 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 book by phone at least one business day ahead, by 12:00 p.m., proof of Runnels County residency, when booking: name, date of birth, address, phone number and destination — 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

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