Call 1-800-590-3371 to book your trip!

Taking you where you need to go in East Texas

Providing safe, reliable and friendly transit services to the fourteen counties in our East Texas region.

Service Schedules by County →

Transportation for Everyone

Anyone can ride GoBus for $2 per trip! Eligible senior trips may be sponsored, and veterans and active military ride free.

Curb to Curb Service

Our professional Bus Operators will pick you up from the curb of your residence and transport you to the curb of your destination.

Wheelchair Accessible

The GoBus fleet is equipped with wheelchair lifts and ramps to ensure accessibility for everyone. Our operators are trained to assist!

Charter Services

Traveling with a group? We offer charter bus services as our fleet has availablity. Send us an inquiry to find out about costs and regulations. 

Service Operations

We provide local service within the counties we serve Monday - Friday and travel into the urbanized areas of Longview and Tyler on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Service hours are from 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

Call 1-800-590-3371 to book your trip!

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How to Book Your Trip

Call 1-800-590-3371 to book your trip or Request a Trip Online!
For established riders, you can manage your trips with our Mobile App.
Here is how to be prepared to book a trip with our dispatch office:

Plan Your

Trips

Know where and when you need to travel. All trips are scheduled in advance from 24 hours up to

2 weeks.

Gather

Information

Know the addresses of your destinations when you call. The dispatcher will need the address of each stop.

Call Us or
Visit the App

Call our dispatch office to schedule your trip! Short intake process for first-time riders. Established riders can schedule through the GoBus mobile app.

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GoBus Service Closures

GoBus offices and transportation services will be closed on the following days for 2024:


New Year’s Day—Monday, January 1st

Martin Luther King Day—Monday, January 15th

Good Friday—Friday, March 29th

Memorial Day—Monday, May 27th

Juneteenth Day—Wednesday, June 19th

Independence Day—Thursday, July 4th

Labor Day—Monday, September 2nd

Veterans Day—Monday, November 11th

Thanksgiving Day—Thursday, November 28th

Day after Thanksgiving—Friday, November 29th

Christmas Eve—Tuesday, December 24th

Christmas Day—Wednesday, December 25th


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News & Events

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Join us for a Hiring Event for GoBus Operator Positions May 14th

By GoBus • 16 Apr, 2024
The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) will host a Hiring Event on Tuesday, May 14th, for part-time and PRN (as-needed) GoBus Operator positions. GoBus is a convenient and reliable service that spans 14 counties in the rural areas of East Texas.
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GoBus Offers Service in Rural Areas Surrounding Longview

By GoBus • 10 Apr, 2024
GoBus is a convenient and reliable service that spans 14 counties in the rural areas of East Texas. Our network provides transportation solutions, bridging the gap between urban areas and rural living to ensure individuals in remote areas have access to transportation. Whether you need a ride to the grocery store, doctor's appointment, friend's house, or work, we are your transportation provider! Partnering with Longview Transit, GoBus complements existing services and expands accessibility. Within the Longview area, our services extend 3/4 mile off the Longview Transit route , offering commuters a seamless connection to their destinations. This collaborative effort enhances mobility for residents, allowing them to navigate the city and its neighboring cities with ease. As part of this partnership, GoBus also serves Gladewater, Hallsville, and Lakeport. Individuals in these locations can ride within each city or to and from Longview on specific days. Book your trip in 3 easy steps: Know where and when you want to travel. 24-hour advanced notice is required. Know the addresses of your destinations when you call. Call our office to schedule your trip. All vehicles are ADA accessible and provide curb-to-curb service: GoBus will pick you up at your residence and take you to the destination of your choice. Call 903-215-8870 when you are ready for your return trip.
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GoBus Wins AdWheel Marketing Award from the American Public Transportation Association

By GoBus • 27 Feb, 2024
The East Texas Council of Governments' rural transit system, GoBus , is proud to be a recipient of the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) annual AdWheel awards, which recognize excellence in marketing and outreach efforts by transit providers nationwide. The APTA AdWheel Awards fosters creativity and innovation within the public transportation industry, highlighting best marketing practices that contribute to the betterment of public transportation. The selection process involves evaluations by industry experts for creativity, impact, community engagement, and overall effectiveness. “I am proud of our Communications, Human Resources, and Transportation teams for collaborating effectively to address an ongoing staffing need within our agency. To receive national recognition for these efforts means a lot to me and all of us here at ETCOG!” said ETCOG Executive Director David Cleveland. ETCOG received the award in the Special Event subcategory for the Best Marketing and Communications on Workforce Development. The award acknowledges team effort in hosting a one-day hiring fair dedicated to GoBus Operator positions. The event featured comprehensive activities, including on-site interviews, video highlights, and bus tours, providing prospective candidates with a glimpse of transit operations and a seamless hiring process for human resources. This recognition celebrates our commitment to workforce development and highlights the success of ETCOG’s strategic marketing and communication initiatives in attracting top talent. "We are honored to receive this prestigious APTA award,” said ETCOG Communications Director Lindsay Vanderbilt.” This recognition is a reflection of the dedication and creativity of our team and the collaboration across our agency to solve transportation hiring challenges.” A member of the ETCOG communications team joined other award recipients and marketing experts to share details on their award-winning campaigns and projects at the APTA Marketing Workshop held February 12-14, 2043, in New Orleans, Louisiana. APTA is a nonprofit international association of over 1,500 public and private sector member organizations and is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation, including bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail.
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