El Paso County Commissioners vote to discontinue transit services in Socorro

SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County Commissioners have voted to end transit service within Socorro, on the recommendation of the El Paso Transportation Authority. The change will be effective July 1, 2025.

Late last week, the City of Socorro completed its Socorro ¡Avanzando! transit plan. On July 1, Socorro plans to launch its own replacement service.

Through the planning process, Socorro officials say they identified transit needs and engaged bus riders along the current routes.

The planning process revealed that an on-demand, microtransit service with zero-fare service would best serve Socorro residents. The plan also recommends that the city run the service Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 6 PM, excluding major holidays.