ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — Eight individuals were recently honored during STAR Transit’s Employee Appreciation Meetings. Jeff Rohman was announced as the 2020 Employee of the Year, and Wynette Blackburn received the 2020 Driver of Year award. Nominees for Driver of the Year included Blackburn along with Eleanor Luttrell and Yolanda Hamilton. Blackburn […]
TERRELL, TX – February 8, 2021 – Jerry Dittman, Carrie Gordon, and Dana Macalik have been elected chair, vice chair and secretary respectively by the Board of Directors of STAR Transit, the agency which provides reliable and affordable transportation to residents and/or persons working in Kaufman and Rockwall counties as well as the cities of […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — The findings of a major survey of transit and non-transit riders in STAR Transit’s service area is the foundation on which the agency is building out its short- and long-term development plan, according to Executive Director Tommy Henricks. “Over time, STAR Transit will evaluate changes in user needs […]
TERRELL, TX (August 28, 2020) – Transit drivers will receive a pay increase, effective Sept. 6, in recognition of their consistent performance and the agency’s solid growth projections in counties east and south of the City of Dallas. On Tuesday (Aug. 25), the Board of Directors approved raises for drivers currently on board as well […]
(TERRELL, TX – May 2, 2019) Congratulations to STAR Transit’s Board of Directors and staff for receiving the 2019 Texas Transit Association’s Outstanding Rural Transit System award. This award is given to public transportation systems that have designed and implemented programs that demonstrate innovative concepts or effective problem-solving techniques and have applied these successfully in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2018) STAR Transit is offering free round-trip rides to local polling places so you can cast your vote. Free round-trip service will be offered Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm. These complimentary trips apply to all fixed routes operated by STAR Transit as well as the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX–December 22, 2017) STAR Transit announces limited schedule for the holidays. STAR Transit’s offices will be closed Friday, 12/22 (In observance of Christmas Eve), Monday, 12/25 (Christmas Day) and Monday, 1/1 (New Year’s Day). This includes On Demand Service, the Kaufman Trolley, The Link and Terrell Fixed Routes 803 and 804. STAR […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) On August 15, 2017, the STAR Transit Board of Directors approved a fare restructure for all STAR Transit service areas. Part of the restructure includes discounted or free fares for qualified seniors 60 plus, veterans and persons with disabilities. The fare changes go into effect on November 1, 2017 […]
(TERRELL, TX – Oct. 11, 2017) Two individuals were honored at last night’s second annual STAR Transit Employee Appreciation Dinner. Ron Myers was announced as the 2017 Driver of the Year and Johnny Dorsey was announced as the 2017 Employee of the Year. Nominees for Driver of the Year included Myers along with Ashley Kincaid, Keith […]
(TERRELL, TX – June 29, 2017) STAR Transit will hold a series of public meetings to involve citizen participation regarding the proposal to amend STAR Transit’s fare structure. STAR Transit will provide information regarding the proposed changes. Anyone wishing to make comments is invited to attend and express their views. Upcoming public meetings include: Monday, […]