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

Who it's for

Colorado Valley Transit District (CVTD) runs rural public transit in Waller County, open to the general public. Seniors 60 and older in Waller County ride free (donations accepted); register with the dispatcher to get a fare card. 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 Brookshire, Hempstead, Prairie View, Prairie View A&M University, the City of Waller, Pattison, Monaville, and Pine Island. In Hempstead, CVTGoNow on-demand rides are booked online and require a fare card. 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)
• For the free senior fare (60+): register with the dispatcher to receive a fare card

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Waller 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), for the free senior fare (60+): register with the dispatcher to receive a 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.

Renewals

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