Persons with Disabilities

Capital Metro offers a variety of accessible fixed-route and flex bus routes, as well as MetroRail service.  Seniors 65 and over, Medicare card holders, and persons with qualifying disabilities may ride bus and rail service at a reduced (half-price) fare with the Capital Metro-issued Reduced Fare ID Card.  MetroAccess-certified customers may also ride local fixed-route bus and rail services at a reduced fare with their MetroAccess ID.   Click here for Reduced Fare ID Card information.

In order to receive a Reduced Fare ID Card, customers must follow an application process with Capital Metro. The fee for the Reduced Fare ID Card is $3 and applications are available at the Capital Metro Transit Store or online. The ID is valid for two years. Riders with a valid Disability Fare Card may use their card as a Reduced Fare ID until it expires.

MetroAccess Service MetroAccess Service is available to individuals who, because of a disability, are unable to ride a fixed-route bus.  MetroAccess operates on an advance-reservation basis for qualified passengers. Call MetroAccess at 389-7480 for an application or additional information.  Applications and additional information also are available online.   Please click here for eligibility information.

MetroAccess Customers on MetroBus and MetroRail
MetroAccess certified individuals may ride bus and rail services at the reduced rate. MetroAccess customers must present their Capital Metro ID when purchasing a fare or pass.  The Monthly MetroAccess Pass is valid on bus and rail services.

But what if you don’t live in Travis County, or your location is not on a Capital Metro route? Never fear, you have options!  There is new MetroAccess service for cities that previously withdrew from the Capital Metro service area.  Click here for more information.

Access-a-Ride provided by Yellow Cab

Access-a-Ride is a premium, on-demand service provided by Yellow Cab. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to certified Capital MetroAccess customers, including those using nontransferable mobility devices.  Click here for more information.

CARTS serves the counties of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, and non-urbanized areas of Travis and Williamson, and offers disabled access and discounts here.

The HOP is Central Texas’ Regional Public Transit System operated by Hill Country Transit District through offices in Killeen, Temple and San Saba, Texas. Fixed route and complementary paratransit public transportation service is provided in the Killeen-Copperas Cove-Harker Heights and in the Temple-Belton urban area.

Bobcat Tram offers interurban service between Austin, Kyle, San Marcos, New Braunfels and San Antonio to the General Public for a fare that is varied based on the length of the trip. All trams are ADA compliant.

In addition, handicap parking permits available through the Travis (512) 854-9473  or                      Williamson (512) 943-1602 County Tax Assessor.