Star Bus ridership rising; city exploring schedule changes and Hays County grant
Staff reported Star Bus ridership through September 2025 (fiscal reporting) has increased after a dip in 2024 and said the city is considering operating multiple riders on different days to expand service; staff also said the city is reapplying for a Hays County grant to support Star Bus operations.
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City staff presented Star Bus ridership statistics through September 2025 and said ridership increased in mid‑2025 after a decline in 2024. Staff described steps to improve scheduling — for example, having one Star Bus rider operate Monday and Wednesday and another handle the other days — and said internal logistics for a new scheduling app are underway.
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