May 27, 2026 | 4:28 pm
With gas prices up and the outer limits of Austin’s bus station only reaching so far, some communities are getting a bit of relief with two new Park and Rides. CapMetro will open places for people to park their cars at Goodnight Ranch (2501 Slaughter Ln.) and Expo Center (off Colony Loop Dr.) on June 7. The date marks full launch of the two bus lines the parking areas service: Rapid 800 and 837.
The two bus lines have been running in some capacity since February, 2025. Now they’re complete, with charging stations for electric buses, which means the lines will operate on a 10-minute frequency during peak hours. More June services changes can be found here.
Park and Rides are located around Austin at the end of bus lines, essentially creating a compromise for residents who want to take the bus, but live too far away to walk to the closest stop — especially on a 100-degree day. They are free to use and open all the time…