Rio vans to start an hour earlier in New Braunfels on Nov. 1

Residents who use Rio for work or school will gain an earlier ride when the daily start moves from 7 a.m. to 6 a.m. Nov. 1.

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Published October 28, 2026 at 11:09 AM CDT2 min read

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New Braunfels’ Rio on-demand van service will start at 6 a.m. daily beginning Nov. 1, 2026.

Residents traveling to work or school will have an additional morning hour in which to request a Rio ride. The change is described in the city’s Oct. 27 Rio announcement.

From the source record

City service announcementRio hours change

Rio will begin daily service at 6 a.m. on Nov. 1, one hour earlier than its current start.

City of New Braunfels ↗

Summary of the city’s Oct. 27 announcement; excerpt is paraphrased, not a direct quotation.

Rio currently starts service at 7 a.m. daily. The earlier start is scheduled for every day of the week, according to the city.

Hours, fares and booking

A standard Rio ride costs $4; seniors, veterans, students and people with disabilities qualify for a $2 fare. Riders can request a trip through the Rio app or by calling 830-282-3413. The city’s Rio release describes the fare and booking options.

Rio’s announced daily start and fares, effective Nov. 1, 2026
Service detail	Current or announced option
Current daily start	7 a.m.
Daily start beginning Nov. 1	6 a.m.
Standard fare	$4
Qualifying fare	$2

The $2 fare applies to seniors, veterans, students and people with disabilities. Source: City of New Braunfels, Oct. 27 release.

What the city reports about Rio

The city says Rio has provided more than 74,500 rides since its November 2025 launch, that about 59% of rides were shared trips, and that the service has approximately 11,700 user accounts. Those are figures reported by the city in its announcement.

The next check is the city’s published Rio schedule after Nov. 1, which can confirm the earlier start. The city’s Rio service information is identified in the announcement as the place to check maps and rider rules.

Rio vans to start an hour earlier in New Braunfels on Nov. 1

Hours, fares and booking

What the city reports about Rio

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