CapMetro Offering Free Round Rock Rides

ROUND ROCK, TX — CapMetro has been offering free bus rides all week — complimentary lifts continuing through Saturday — to kick off its Summer Service Splash promotions.

Rides also will be free for kids between grades kindergarten through 12th grade between June 8 and Sept. 1. Teenagers may be asked to show IDs; those without can get special fare IDs through the CapMetro Transit Store or by calling (512) 474-1200 for more information.

The promotion applies to CapMetro’s entire system, including all four Round Rock routes:

Route 980: North MoPac Express

Route 980 travels from the Round Rock Transit Center to the New Life Park & Ride and then continues onto its Austin service, traveling on the MoPac managed lanes into downtown. This service operates weekdays, with two morning trips and two evening trips to and from Round Rock.

Route 50: Round Rock Howard Station

Route 50 travels between Austin Community College’s Round Rock Campus and Howard Station, serving destinations such as the Outlet Mall, H-E-B Plus University, Sunrise corridor, downtown, Round Rock Transit Center and La Frontera. Service operates weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Route 51: Round Rock Circulator

Route 51 travels between St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center and Dell’s Round Rock Campus, serving destinations such as Round Rock High School, Success High School and downtown. Service operates weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Route 52: Tech Ridge Limited

Route 52 travels from the Tech Ridge Park & Ride to the Round Rock Transit Center, with limited stops. Destinations include the Art Institute of Austin and several employment centers. Service operates weekdays with two morning trips and two afternoon trips.

For more information, including maps, schedules and fares, please visit roundrocktransit.com.

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