RURAL REGIONAL COMMUTER

• Lampasas Rural Commuter - Operates between Lampasas and Copperas Cove
• Coryell Rural Commuter - Operates between Gatesville and Temple
• Milam Rural Commuter - Operates between Temple and Cameron

The Rural Regional Commuter Service operates Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

The See our list of holiday service closures for The HOP's holiday schedule.

The base demand response fare is $6.00. County Service Passes are also available. To explore all fares and options, please visit our full fare details page.

You can book a ride through The HOP rider app, through the online booking portal or by calling an agent at 254.933.3700. 

The app is free and available for both iOS (Apple Store) and Android (Google Play) devices. Simply visit the Apple Store or Google Play, search for The HOP, and download it to get started.

You can travel within the cities of Belton, Cameron, Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Harker Heights, Killeen, Lampasas, Salado, and Temple by using the Microtransit Service, which offers convenient, on-demand services that can be booked same-day or up to 14 days in advance.

You can travel between Copperas Cove, Killeen/Harker Heights, Belton, and Temple by using the Urban Regional Commuter Service, which offers reliable connectivity between cities that can be booked same-day or up to 14 days in advance.

You can travel between Lampasas and Copperas Cove; Gatesville and Temple; and Temple and Cameron by using the Rural Regional Commuter Service, which offers routine connectivity that can be booked up to 14 days in advance.  

You can travel within Milam County, within Bell County, and within Coryell County by using the Rural Demand Response Service, which offers convenient, on-demand services that can be booked same-day or up to 14 days in advance. 

The HOP prides itself on providing a wide variety of transportation options within Central Texas that allows residents and visitors the opportunity to travel throughout the region in a safe, reliable and affordable way. 

You'll find helpful tools and downloadable resources on our Rider Resources page to make navigating The HOP's transit system easier than ever. Our customer care team is also available to help by calling 254.933.3700.

To ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone, all riders are expected to follow posted rules and guidelines at all times. These policies help create a respectful environment for passengers and drivers alike, and allow our services to run smoothly for the entire community.