The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) plays a vital role in connecting the non-urbanized communities across a large swathe of Central Texas. Serving Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Travis, and Williamson counties, as well as the San Marcos urbanized area, CARTS is dedicated to providing tailored transportation solutions for each of the 169 communities within its extensive service area. The frequency of service varies to meet the specific needs of each location, ranging from multiple times daily to monthly services. For the most up-to-date schedules and detailed route information for your community, residents are encouraged to visit the official CARTS website at RideCARTS.com. For longer journeys, CARTS offers the Interurban Coach service, seamlessly connecting with many Country Bus routes to facilitate out-of-town travel. Rides on local services are available Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm, with a 24-hour advance notice required. As local vehicles operate across neighboring towns, ride times may vary depending on location.
CARTS NOW Service Zone Extension in Taylor, Texas
Responding to the growing needs of Taylor, Texas, CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transportation System) is pleased to announce the expansion of its CARTS NOW on-demand transit service zone. At the request of the City of Taylor, CARTS is extending the service area to include the Avery Glen and Castlewood neighborhoods, effective October 2023. This expansion underscores CARTS’ commitment to enhancing transportation options within the region.
The CARTS NOW service offers a convenient, on-demand, curb-to-curb transportation solution, enabling Taylor residents to travel quickly and reliably throughout the city limits. Since its launch in July 2022, ridership has consistently increased, making Taylor the leading service zone for CARTS NOW among Bastrop, Lockhart, and Marble Falls. This popularity highlights the effectiveness and value of on-demand transit in meeting local transportation needs.
On-Demand Transit at Your Fingertips in Taylor
CARTS NOW provides on-demand services Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Requesting a ride is simple and user-friendly via a dedicated mobile app, mirroring the ease of use of popular rideshare platforms like Uber or Lyft. Taylor residents can download the CARTS NOW app, specify their pickup and destination within the Taylor service zone, and expect a CARTS NOW van to arrive within approximately 15 minutes. This rapid response time makes CARTS NOW an incredibly efficient option for local travel.
Beyond navigating within Taylor, the CARTS NOW service also facilitates connections to broader regional travel. Riders can easily access the Taylor CARTS Station using CARTS NOW to connect with other transit routes, opening up destinations throughout Central Texas. For residents outside the CARTS NOW service zone, scheduling a ride on the CARTS Country Bus remains a viable option by calling 512-478-7433. To explore the full range of services offered, including the innovative CARTS NOW on-demand transit, please visit www.ridecarts.com.
