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Micro-Transit - Arriba SWART

The Southwest Area Regional Transit District is launching a new Micro-Transit pilot service, Arriba SWART, which operates on an on-demand basis, powered by a smartphone application. This flexible, app-based service will operate in real time, allowing riders to request fare-free rides within a defined service area zone.
Pilot period will be from September 2, 2025 through January 31, 2026.
Service Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
All Micro-Transit rides are fare free!

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What is microtransit

What is micro-transit?

Microtransit is a flexible, on-demand, curb-to-curb service providing trips between any two points in a specified zone. Riders order a ride on the MyRideGo app, or by calling SWART’s Customer Service Center. Micro-transit operates within a predefined service zone, meaning passengers can only book trips where both their origin and destination are within the same zone, but can travel anywhere within the zone.
SWART’s micro-transit service is a pilot program, meaning SWART is learning about the service alongside residents. The pilot program will run through January 31, 2026, as a fare free service.

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Where can I ride the micro-transit service?

Micro-transit operates curb-to-curb service in the service zones below. Passengers must be within the City limits to book a ride.

Eagle Pass

Eagle Pass

UValde

Uvalde

Carrizo

Carrizo Springs

Crystal City

Crystal City

Crystal City and Carrizo Springs

Crystal City and Carrizo Springs

Crystal City and Carrizo Springs are combined into one micro-transit zone due to the cities sharing major destinations
and residents of each city routinely travel to the other for a variety of needs.
The zone connects the two cities by U.S. Hwy 83.

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When does it operate?

The initial pilot program service hours will be 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday and Saturday 9:00AM to 4:00PM and are subject to change pending SWART Operator availability. Service hours will be updated on The SWART website and on the MyRideGo app, including any future extension of service hours or additional days.
No service will be provided on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

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Who can ride the service?

This service is open to the general public, not just seniors and people with disabilities.
All children who are under eight years of age are required to be restrained in an approved child passenger safety seat unless the child is at least 4 feet, 9 inches in height as State law mandates.
Passengers traveling with children under the age of eight, will be required to provide their own infant carrier and/or booster seat approved for use in vehicles.
Children under 1 year of age should have child safety restraint facing seat.
The passenger escorting the child will be responsible for placing the infant into the carrier and securing the carrier with a safety belt.
An adult must accompany children under the age of fifteen (15). The General Manager must approve exceptions to this policy.

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How much is the fare and how do you pay?

During the pilot period, micro-transit service is fare free!

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How do I book a ride?

Download the MyRideGo app and follow the instructions here.
You can also call the Transit Center to book a ride: 800-499-1617

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where can I board Arriba SWART Micro-transit service?

Pick-up and drop-off will be available within the mapped zones. Pickup and destination locations must be on streets that are safe and drivable.

How do I know when a driver will pick me up?

Your ride booking will specify a time window for pickup based on service demand and vehicle availability. We advise you to reach your pick-up point 5-minutes before your pick-up window. As it gets closer to the time of your ride, you will receive an updated ETA. You will also receive a notification when your vehicle as arrived. Updates are set via the MyRideGo app.

How do I cancel, change or rebook a scheduled ride?

All reservations and changes may be made using the MyRideGo app, or by calling SWART’s Customer Service Center during regular business hours at 800-499-1617.

How will the driver know where to pick-up and drop-off riders?

SWART uses the MyRideGo app for turn-by-turn directions for safe and efficient navigation to pick-up and drop-off locations.

What if the driver can’t find me?

The driver will have your exact location based on the information you provided when you scheduled your pick-up. We advise you to reach your pick-up point 5-minutes before your pick-up window. If you miss your ride or believe the driver was unable to locate you, you may call SWART’s Customer Service Center during regular business hours at 800-499-1617.

Can I eat or drink in the van?

No eating or drinking is allowed on the vehicle . Exceptions may be made for medical conditions.

How long will the driver wait for me?

You will receive a notification when your vehicle has arrived to pick you up. As a courtesy to your co-riders, the driver will wait no more than two minutes. To stay on schedule, the vehicle will depart if you do not show up within the 2-minute waiting period.

What if I am traveling with a service animal or pet?

Animals other than service animals as described are allowed to ride a SWART vehicle in a secured pet travel carrier. This includes Emotional Support Animals.
It is the policy of SWART to allow service animals to accompany their owner without restraint. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, a service animal means any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal that is required to aid the owner and that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a mobility device, or retrieving dropped items.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 allows for the imposition of legitimate safety requirements that are necessary for the safe operation of SWART. SWART can generally require use of a secured pet travel carrier for any animal that, in the opinion of the General Manager or his/her designee is a health or safety hazard regardless of the kind of training it has received and what function it serves for its owner.

Do I need to wear a seatbelt?

For your safety and that of your fellow passengers, SWART requires all passengers to always wear both the lap belt and shoulder belts, in compliance with applicable state laws. If you need help with your seatbelt, please ask the driver for assistance.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

You may call SWART’s Customer Service Center during regular business hours at 800-499-1617.

What if I don’t have a smartphone?

Call 800-499-1617 to schedule your trip through SWART’s Customer Service Center. The agent will be able to give you an estimated vehicle arrival time, along with confirming your pick-up and drop-off locations.

How will I recognize The Arriba SWART van?

The Arriba SWART vehicles, like normal SWART buses, have distinctive coloring and graphics. In addition, the app will notify you when your ride approaches. SWART drivers will be in a SWART uniform and have SWART ID Badges.

Are the Vans equipped for wheelchairs?

The SWART vehicles are equipped with wheelchair ramps and/or lifts and can accommodate wheelchairs and three-wheeled scooters that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.

Additional Details

No advance scheduling. Same day trip requests only. 
The bus operator may ask for your name on boarding.
No-show riders will have their registrations suspended after two no-shows.

830-278-4155 Uvalde & surrounding area
830-757-2892 Eagle Pass

800-499-1617 everyone