SCRTD Mission
The mission of the South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) is to strengthen communities, facilitate economic and educational activities, and promote health and safety through safe and efficient regional transportation services.
FREE FARE Starting January 5, 2024 until June 30, 2024
| SCRTD Fare Category | Fare Amount |
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| Adults | $1.00 |
| Reduced Fare (Senior, Students, People with Disabilities) | $0.50 |
The South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) has announced a landmark achievement in ridership for fiscal year 2024, carrying over 139,994 passengers – an impressive increase of more than 30% over the previous year. This surge in ridership reflects SCRTD’s commitment to accessibility, environmental stewardship, and community connectivity.
Read the ArticleBus services will be limited and offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024. Yellow and Silver routes will be operating on their regular schedules. All other routes and offices will resume back in operation on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Read the ArticleThe South Central Regional Transit District is providing a unique schedule service for the Hatch Chile Festival on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. Shuttle services will also be available from and to the festival.
Read the ArticleThe New Blue Line to Sierra County will start service on Monday August 12, 2024.
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The Federal Transit Administration selects SCRTD to receive $3.6 million from the Bus and Bus facilities programs.
We are excited to have been selected by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to receive two federal grants. The first grant is to fund the Venus Bus Facility and Electric Charging Station. The second grant is an Urban Grant Award. Local matching funds for both grants will be provided via New Mexico Matching Funds.
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Holiday Service Hours
Administrative office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Yellow and Silver Routes will be operating on their regular schedule. All other routes will resume operation on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
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Sunday Bus Service
Sunday bus service on both the Yellow and Silver bus routes returns this weekend, effective Sunday, February 4th. These two bus routes support bus service to the communities of Santa Teresa, Sunland Park, and both the downtown area of El Paso and El Paso’s Westside Transit Center located at Remcon Drive near Mesa Street..
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SCRTD Offers Free Rides Beginning January 1st, 2024.
The SCRTD Board, at their December meeting, approved a Fare Free bus services to begin on New Year’s Day. All SCRTD bus service in Doña Ana County, including those connecting to El Paso, will be Fare Free from January 1, 2024, until June 30, 2024.
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Annual Bus Ridership Rises 28 percent
SCRTD Ridership rose 28 Percent in the past fiscal year, with 99,318 trips generated from communities in Hatch, Las Cruces, Anthony, Chaparral, Sunland Park and other areas of Doña Ana County and El Paso. The District is preparing to Transition its bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles stating June 2024. […]
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July 5, 2023
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South Central Regional Transit named Transit Agency of The year
The District received the State of New Mexico’s Rural Transit system of the year Award for 2022.
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Bus Ridership Rises for Third Consecutive Year
Transit District ridership has grown each of the past three years with a strong transit recovery following the pandemic. January 30, 2023.
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South Central Regional Transit District Wins Federal Grants to bring Electric bus service to the Mesilla Valley
The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded The South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) two Low or No-Emission (Low-No) grants to purchase electric battery buses, charging infrastructure to provide staff training and to allow SCRTD to purchase land it currently leases. […]
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August 16, 2022
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Transit District Awarded $30,000 for Bus Benches & Shelter
Transit District receives $30,000 in funding from the 2020 AARP Community Challenge Grant for placement of bus benches and shelter at bus stops located in Dona Ana County. Benches may be decorated by […]
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August 24th, 2020
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The South Central Regional Transit District will be Closed on Thanksgiving Day. 🦃![]()
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We wish you a wonderful and Safe Thanksgiving! ❤️
🚨 Holiday Schedule Update 🚨![]()
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Please note that the South Central Regional Transit District will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day. 🦃![]()
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📅 Important Details:![]()
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All operations and administrative offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.![]()
The Silver and Yellow routes will operate the day after Thanksgiving.![]()
All offices and operations will resume regular hours on Monday, December 2, 2024.![]()
Thank you for your understanding, and have a safe and happy holiday! ✨![]()
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