New Services Alert! We've got pilot projects running in Anderson, Camp, Henderson, and Upshur Counties. Find out more.

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.

Book a Trip →

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GoBus Service Closures

GoBus offices and transportation services will be closed on the following days for 2025:


New Year’s Day—Wednesday, January 1st

Martin Luther King Day—Monday, January 20th

Good Friday—Friday, April 18th

Memorial Day—Monday, May 26th

Juneteenth Day—Thursday, June 19th

Independence Day—Friday, July 4th

Labor Day—Monday, September 1st

Veterans Day—Tuesday, November 11th

Thanksgiving Day—Thursday, November 27th

Day after Thanksgiving—Friday, November 28th

Christmas Eve—Wednesday, December 24th

Christmas Day—Thursday, December 25th


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News & Events

Texas Veterans Commission Awards ETCOG $250K for Veteran Transport with GoBus

By GoBus • June 4, 2025
Recently, the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) announced its largest funding in the 16-year history of FVA programs, with 213 grants totaling $46,315,000 to provide services to an estimated 40,000 veterans. ETCOG is proud to be one of the grant recipients selected with $250,000 of those funds to provide GoBus transportation services for veterans in our 14-county service region. "It is an honor to receive this funding award from the Texas Veterans Commission and Chair Koerner, which allows us to continue our mission to support all East Texas veterans," said Vince Huerta, GoBus Director. "We are dedicated to growing the program and look forward to assisting more veterans this year." With the grant, our public transit system, GoBus, will fund trips to and from medical, dental, and mental health appointments, as well as trips for basic needs such as grocery stores, community meetings, voting, court appearances, and tax offices. These trips are available to veterans, veteran spouses and dependents, survivor spouses, and active military personnel. The grant is in partnership with over $46.3 million in grants for veterans, Governor Abbott announced on May 20 . “Texas is forever indebted to the brave men and women who answered the call to serve in our nation's military,” said Governor Abbott. “The State of Texas is home to over 1.5 million veterans—more than any other state. This has shaped our mission to provide wide-ranging services for veterans and their families. With over $46,315,000 in state grants, Texas will help thousands of veterans and their families access vital support and resources needed to thrive in our great state. Texas will always support our veterans and honor their sacrifices to our state and our nation.” Find out about all veteran transport services GoBus offers by visiting www.gobustransit.com/govet .
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GoBus Facility Nearing Completion

By GoBus • April 30, 2025
ETCOG is excited to share progress on the new GoBus Transportation Facility, which is nearing completion and expected to open this summer.
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GoBus’ GoNOW Microtransit Completes 400 Trips in First Month, Boosting Anderson County Ridership by 25%!

By GoBus • April 2, 2025
Exciting news for Anderson County residents! GoBus’ new on-demand microtransit service, GoNOW, has completed its first month of operation in Palestine—and the results are in! In its first 30 days, GoNOW provided approximately 400 trips, averaging 20 rides per day, helping to increase overall ridership in Anderson County by 25%. This strong demand highlights the community’s need for flexible, on-demand transportation. Launched on March 1, GoNOW makes getting around easier than ever. Like Uber, riders can request a trip through a mobile app or by phone, ensuring quick pickups, shorter wait times, and the trusted reliability of GoBus. For just $2 per trip, GoNOW operates Monday through Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM, covering a 10-square-mile area in Palestine. Seniors may qualify for sponsored trips, and as always, veterans and active military ride free. The easiest way to ride? Download the GoBus app! Using GoNOW is simple: 📲 Download the app (App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android) 📞 Call our office at 903-218-6450 to register an account ✉️ Sign up with your designated email address and chosen password 🚗 Click "Book a New Trip" and get moving! With a successful first month behind us, GoBus looks forward to continuing to provide this convenient service to Palestine residents. If you haven’t tried GoNOW yet, now is the perfect time! For more information, call 903-218-6450. 
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