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Converse voters reject proposal to discontinue VIA Metropolitan Transit service

Voters in Converse rejected a ballot measure Tuesday to discontinue service from VIA Metropolitan Transit, choosing to remain part of the San Antonio-area regional public transportation system. The Converse City Council had placed the measure on the ballot due to concerns about the city's sales tax contribution to VIA.

Where
Converse, Bexar County
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
One outlet

Counties: Bexar

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Annual sales tax revenue contribution to VIA$2 million1 Who pays or receives it: Converse
  • Projected annual sales tax revenue contribution to VIA by 2030more than $3 million1 Who pays or receives it: Converse
  • Projected four-year sales tax revenue contribution to VIAmore than $10 million1 Who pays or receives it: Converse
  • Local sales tax rate dedicated to VIAone-half cent1 Who pays or receives it: Converse

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Who's involved

  • Converse City Councilplaced the measure on the ballot
  • VIA Metropolitan Transitregional public transportation system
  • Alamo Regional Transitproposed alternative transportation service
  • Alamo Area Council of Governmentsoperates proposed alternative service

The facts

  • About 78% of voters opposed discontinuing VIA service; 22% supported it.1
  • Converse dedicates one-half cent of its local sales tax to VIA.1
  • City officials projected VIA contribution would rise to more than $3 million by 2030.1
  • VIA currently serves approximately 24% of Converse's area.1
  • Proposed Alamo Regional Transit service would have provided free, reservation-based rides.1
  • VIA will continue providing bus service, VIAtrans and VIA Link on-demand service.1
  • Castle Hills voters rejected a similar VIA discontinuation proposal in 2016.1

Who said what

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  • Converse City Council Proposed Alamo Regional Transit alternative would cover all of Converse.1
  • Converse City Council Vehicles would accommodate passengers using wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility aids.1

Sources

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  1. Converse voters choose to stay with VIA Metropolitan Transit Texas Public Radio | TPR Not rated, November 4, 2026

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