The service area encompasses approximately 55-square miles within the incorporated boundary of the City of Temple. Current Service Delivery Temple Transit, funded through state, federal, and local dollars, purchases transportation service from Scott and White Memorial Hospital of Temple. By using an existing private sector operator, the agency is able to provide demand response trips at a reasonable cost per trip. The agency is also not required to maintain an extensive infrastructure required by most city operated transit systems. Disabled Temple residents and those 60 and older qualify for the program.
Eligible participants receive twelve one-way trips per month.
Medical and shopping trips are the most requested type of trips. Temple Transit provides the vehicles to the contractor for use in the provision of service. The system operates four vehicles during the morning, midday, and afternoon peak hours. In fiscal year 1995, Temple Transit purchased an automated passenger identification system to enhance service. This system eliminates the need for purchasing, printing, counting, and management of monthly tickets.