About

Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, the Authority is the regional operator of public transportation in Nueces County and part of San Patricio County. Nueces County includes the cities of Agua Dulce, Bishop, Corpus Christi, Driscoll, Port Aransas, Robstown, and unincorporated area. San Patricio includes the cities of Gregory and San Patricio. Across a service area of 846 square miles with an estimated population of 337,974 of which 317,804 or 94.03% is from the Corpus Christi area, the transit system provides various modes of transportation to accommodate the needs of the public. When the Authority was first formed, the letter “B” was chosen as a symbol that not only would uniquely identify the Authority but would simultaneously exemplify our mission. The “B” stands for “Bus”. The logo designed has since been rebranded, but the mission remains focused on providing affordable mobility access to employment, community resources, medical care, and recreational opportunities to every citizen.

Over the years, the services have transformed from a single fixed-route platform servicing only the urban areas of the City of Corpus Christi, to providing enjoyable and reliable options for connecting the rural suburban neighborhoods within the City and the surrounding areas. Paratransit services now supplement fixed routes and include demand-response curb-to-curb service to qualified individuals. In addition, the Authority assists people in creating vanpools and rides-hare programs to promote a more affordable and convenient way to travel while increasing the Authority’s commitment to improve environmental quality.

With a fleet of 122 buses, the Authority provides a variety of services to meet different transportation needs using 88 buses for fixed-route services and 34 buses for paratransit services. The conventional fixed-route services are operated by the Authority and a third-party contractor, while paratransit services, which are more flexible and do not conform to a fixed schedule or route, are exclusively contracted out. Paratransit services provide on-demand curb-to curb response service which allowed passengers to book their trip during service operating hours along with Flexi-B routes which is a ride-sharing program that picks up and drops off passengers at any bus stop along the route. A vanpool program is also another mode of transportation services that currently operates 34 vehicles. The Authority also serves in connecting tourists and vacationers to popular attractions. A seasonal express route to Padre Island complements the two year-round shuttles to downtown Corpus Christi and Port Aransas, Texas. Shuttles are buses designed to look like trolleys and are equipped with ADA Accessible wheelchair lifts, bicycle racks and complementary wi-fi. Accordingly, the Authority is instrumental in the success of public activities by providing special movement services during community events that include national and regional notables such as Buc Days Rodeo, Beach to Bay, Texas Jazz Fest, Fiesta de la Flor, Dia de los Muertos, and the American Cancer Society Walk.