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The expansion is made possible through partnerships with the city of Duncanville, the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation and the North Central Texas Council...

Management

Star Transit announces 2022 Employee of the Year and Driver of the Year

Dec. 28, 2022

The winners of the awards, Rosalyn Bain and Brock Vawter, have both been with the agency for more than eight years.

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STAR Transit dedicates Operation Center to longtime board chair Roy Ferrell

Jan. 18, 2022

A plaque on the building recognizes Ferrell as a community leader whose compassion for people guided the agency’s growth over the decades.

By calling customer service and/or using the STARNow app, riders could expect a vehicle to arrive at their curb within 15-20 minutes of making their request.

Shared Mobility

STAR Transit launches demand response service in DeSoto, Texas

Nov. 29, 2021

The new service will be free to use through the end of the year.

Mobile Applications

STAR Transit joins GoPass App

June 22, 2021

Riders can purchase STAR Transit monthly and day passes with mobile fare app GoPass.

Management

STAR Transit names new deputy executive director

March 23, 2021

Kim Britton has been selected for the position.

Management

Rider, public comments become basis for STAR Transit service expansions

Dec. 7, 2020

The feedback will be used as the agency creates its short- and long-term development plan.

Passenger Info

STAR Transit launches new communications service

Nov. 17, 2020

Riders will receive phone calls and/or text messages from STAR Transit with Trip Reminders, Trip Confirmations, Trip Cancellations and Trip Changes, such as a time adjustment....

Shared Mobility

Southern Dallas County IPTMA begins service; look for STAR Transit vehicles

Nov. 10, 2020

GoLink and Inland Port Rides, two on-demand microstransit services, now operate Monday through Friday to service the day and night work shifts.

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Management

STAR Transit updates routes, services in east Dallas County

Oct. 2, 2020

The agency has worked with cities to provide service for those who need it most.

Mobile Applications

STAR Transit launches same day scheduling app

Oct. 29, 2019

STARNow will be available Nov. 4 on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Management

Tommy Henricks named executive director of STAR Transit

June 13, 2019

In his new role, Henricks will manage daily operations, including financial oversight and other initiatives aimed at growing and maintaining the agency’s service to local government...

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STAR Transit Continues to Expand; Adds Fixed Route and On Demand Services in DeSoto

April 18, 2018

With the support of the DeSoto City Council and the Regional Transportation Council, STAR Transit is now serving the city of DeSoto, continuing to support smaller communities ...

Fare Collection

Star Transit Board of Directors Approve Fare Restructure, Changes Take Effect November 1, 2017

Aug. 16, 2017

During the August 15th's scheduled board meeting, the Star Transit Board of Directors approved the proposed fare restructure.

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Star Transit Announces Driver and Employee of the Year

Oct. 12, 2016

Two individuals were recently honored the 1st annual Star Transit Employee Appreciation Dinner.

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Star Transit Celebrates Customer Service Week

Sept. 28, 2015

Star Transit will join hundreds of companies in recognizing their customer service teams during Customer Service Week taking place Oct. 5 – 9. Star Transit has partnered with ...