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Central Texas rural transit service to start in March; Mills County riders ride free for first 60 days
Summary
County leaders said a Central Texas rural transit district will begin service in March; Mills County riders will have free fares for the first 60 days, then pay nominal fares (example: $7 one way to Brownwood for 31–35 miles). Commissioners encouraged residents to use the service.
Mills County officials said a new Central Texas rural transit district will begin service in March and that Mills County residents will ride free for the first 60 days.
The county’s transit update was presented to the Commissioners Court by county staff. The court heard that the district will begin service in March, initially operating three buses and employing three drivers. “There’s gonna be no charges for bus fares for the first 60 days for all Mills County citizens,” a county official told the court.
County staff and the transit representative discussed ongoing fare levels after the introductory period. Annette, a county staff member, provided sample fares and confirmed distance‑based pricing for longer trips: for trips in the 31–35 mile range (Brownwood was used as an example), the fare was described as $7 one way and $14 round trip. Staff said schedules and fare charts will be available at the county office.
Commissioners encouraged residents who need transportation to healthcare and other services to use the new transit option and noted the county will circulate schedules and pricing information. No formal vote was required on the update; staff said they will provide printed schedules to county offices and follow up with details as service launches in March.
