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CARTS expands on‑demand zone in Bastrop, adds vehicle and unified app; fares remain low
Summary
CARTS announced an enlarged on‑demand zone in Bastrop, an additional vehicle funded by TxDOT to reduce wait times, fare options including $2 one‑way and $6 daily pass, free rides for seniors on country bus routes, and plans for e‑bike stations and a unified app.
Representatives from CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transportation System) told council members they had expanded the city’s on‑demand microtransit zone and recently added vehicle capacity, cutting wait times for riders and increasing service availability.
Dana Platt, communications director for CARTS, said the on‑demand service (CARTS Now) runs…
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