CATS launches transit pass design contest

The Charlotte Area Transit System launched its annual Transit Pass Design Contest.

Half of Charlotte transit riders aren't paying. CATS wants $10M to fix that

The Charlotte Area Transit System is asking for $10 million to hire staff to check whether light rail and bus riders have paid their fares.
Railway Age

Transit Briefs: CATS, Skyline, NJ Transit, LA Metro

Charlotte, N.C., leadership on Oct. 3 announced new security measures designed to enhance safety throughout CATS, focusing on increased accessibility for the agency’s contracted security officers by ...
AOL

CATS suspends transit service on Sunday, delay start on Monday as snow creates hazardous conditions

Download the Queen City News+ app for FREE on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung or Apple TV to stay updated on winter weather throughout the day! CHARLOTTE (PINPOINT WEATHER) — Snow-covered roads ...
WSOC-TV

CATS to offer mobile transit passes to people with SNAP, WIC benefits

CHARLOTTE — Beginning Monday, the Charlotte Area Transit System will offer mobile transit passes to individuals receiving SNAP and WIC benefits, valid from November 10 through the end of 2025. To ...
The Herald-Sun

Where do most violent crimes occur on CATS transit? The answer may surprise you.

Killing and a second stabbing in 2025 steered public attention to light rail safety. From 2020–2024 buses saw more serious assaults than light rail by ridership. CATS is focusing resources on hot-spot ...