CITY SERVICES UPDATE: COVID-19 RESPONSE

News & Information

GENERAL PUBLIC & PASSENGERS

Starting Saturday, June 20, 2020 until further notice and in accordance the City of Waco Mayor Kyle Deaver’s Order Supplementing Resolution No. 2020-345; dated June 19, 2020, All persons 10 years or older shall wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when using our transportation services or public facilities where it is difficult to keep six feet away from other people or working in areas that involve close proximity with coworkers.  The CDC advises face coverings for people 2 years old or older.  Face covering may include homemade masks, scarfs, bandanas, or handkerchiefs.  WTS employees are also required to wear face coverings under the same circumstances as the general public. 

  • Users of our transit services are required to wear a mask or face covering for the entire duration of their trip.
  • Failure to wear a face mask or face covering for other than medical reasons will result in a denial of service.

For WTS employees and transit passengers face covering do not need to be worn if doing so will poses a greater mental or physical health, safety, or security risk. 

Wearing a mask or face covering does not replace frequent handwashing, avoiding touching one’s face and staying apart from other whenever possible.  These are the most important steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 illness.

IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTICE:

In accordance with National, State and Local guidance and restrictions, pertaining to mitigating the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Waco Transit System (WTS) will only allow up to 10 people per vehicle at any given time. In order to assist WTS in this effort, we ask that passengers practice social distancing by utilizing seats that do not have a sign indicating “seat unavailable” on them. We apologize for any inconvenience, but your cooperation and adherence to these practices will allow Waco Transit System to continue to provide essential transportation services to the citizens of Waco and surrounding communities. The health and safety of Waco Transit System operators and the general public are top priority.

Fixed Route Service Hours will be adjusted to 7:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m., Monday-Saturday-until further notice.

Please note, Waco Transit System will not be running the Silo District Trolley until further notice.  La Salle Circle Shuttle will be running, Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Demand Response Service Hours will remain the same; but trip purpose will be limited to those related to medical appointments, access to food, and work.

McLennan Community College

Effective September 1, 2019, all current MCC students are eligible to receive a FREE Highlander Bus Pass which will provide access to all Waco Transit System’s fixed routes (Routes 1-10) at no cost to the student.

Highlander Bus Passes are available at: MCC Business Office (Where students receive their MCC student IDs)
Administration Building, 1st floor, (254) 299-8627

Questions? HighlanderOne@mclennan.edu

Things to Remember:

  1. You must be a currently enrolled student at MCC in order to use your free pass.
  2. You may use this pass to get to school, work, or shopping anywhere and at any time the fixed routes are running.
  3. Show your Bus Pass to the driver each time you ride in order to receive the free fare.
  4. Passes are good for the Waco Transit's fixed routes only. (Routes #1-10)
  5. Track the fixed route buses in real-time on your smartphone by downloading the free Ride Systems app and selecting "Waco Transit" as your agency. You may review the fixed bus routes at ridewaco.com.
  6. Get your Free MCC Highlander Bus Pass anytime of the semester in the Business office.
  7. This pass is valid from Sept. 1, 2019 to Aug 31, 2020.

Texas State Technical College

Effective November 6, 2019, all current TSTC students are eligible to receive a FREE TSTC/Waco Transit Bus Pass which will provide access to all Waco Transit System’s fixed routes (Routes 1-10) at no cost to the student.

TSTC/Waco Transit Bus Passes are available at the ID Center in the Student Services Center.
Questions? 254-799-3611

Things to Remember:

  • You must be a currently enrolled student at TSTC in order to use your free pass.
  • You may use this pass to get to school, work, or shopping anywhere and at any time the fixed routes are running.
  • Show your Bus Pass to the driver each time you ride in order to receive the free fare.
  • Passes are good for the Waco Transit's fixed routes only. (Routes #1-10)
  • Track the fixed route buses in real-time on your smartphone by downloading the free Ride Systems app and selecting "Waco Transit" as your agency. You may review the fixed bus routes at ridewaco.com.
  • This pass is valid from November 6, 2019 to Aug 31, 2020.

FREE WISD student bus rides!

Any Waco ISD student can ride the Waco Transit fixed route buses at no cost to students.

FREE Shuttles around town & Free Parking

(LaSalle-Circle Shuttle & Silo Trolley)

Ride the Silo District Trolley and enjoy Downtown Waco in a convenient loop!  Service runs every 15-20 minutes, Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Follow the signs in Downtown Waco, to FREE parking and ride the trolley for FREE and easily get to all of Waco's most popular shopping, dining and art venues in the downtown area.

You can easily get to the Magnolia Table restaurant.

Track the Silo Trolley or LaSalle-Circle Shuttle in real-time.

*Hop on- hop off, anywhere along the way!
Maps & information!

McLennan County Rural Transportation District

Frequently Asked Questions

Mclennan County Rural Transportation Map

GPS Tracking

ridewaco.com (Fixed Routes)
bushuttle.com (Baylor Routes)

*Android & iPhone Apps available now!

About Us

We provide safe and reliable public transportation to the citizens of Waco and the surrounding communities.

Services include: a fixed route bus service within the City of Waco, the Baylor University Shuttle (BUS) and a Demand Response Van for individuals with special transportation needs.

Other special services include the Gold Rush Tailgate, Safe Ride Home on New Year's Eve and Charter Service.

Bus Station Location

Fixed Bus Route Hours:

Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Saturdays from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.
(254) 750-1620

PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS AVAILABLE IN ACCESSIBLE FORMATS
Waco Transit System is required to make all public information and communications available in accessible formats, upon request. The alternate accessible format must be provided in a format that the requesting individual can actually use. Waco Transit System must make available to individuals with disabilities adequate and accessible information concerning transportation services. To make a request, please contact 254-750-1900 or email us at wtscomments@wacotx.gov

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