Fare-Free Service for Customer Appreciation and Try Transit Week

Published on October 02, 2024

CATS bus 1091 with 26 oaklawn avenue displayed on LED sign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 2, 2024
Contact: 980.722.0311.
CATSPR@charlottenc.gov

CATS Announces Fare-Free Service for Customer Appreciation and Try Transit Week

Charlotte, N.C. — The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is excited to provide fare-free transportation on CATS services from Oct. 6-12 in celebration of Customer Appreciation and Try Transit Week.

“We look forward to celebrating our dedicated riders who make our system successful as well as inviting new community members to experience the ease and accessibility of public transit in our region,” said Interim CEO Brent Cagle.

CATS is also marking the launch of CATS Works for You, a community campaign that highlights the tactical ways we are building a transit system that is sustainable, inclusive, innovative, and responsive to the needs of our region. To demonstrate the organization’s renewed commitment to enhancing the public transit experience for communities across the greater region, CATS is hosting several engaging events throughout the week for passengers and community members alike.

Daily activities include:

  • Monday, Oct. 7: STS+ Mint Hill Launch Event  

     

  • Tuesday, Oct. 8: Coffee on CATS

     

  • Wednesday, Oct. 9: The System Goes Social

     

  • Thursday, Oct. 10: Red Line Public Engagement Event

     

  • Friday, Oct. 11: Surprise Squad

     

  • Saturday, Oct. 12: Family Fun with Transit

To highlight the importance of the community using public transit, community members can also enter to win free fare for a year through the CATS-Pass App.

For a complete list of details on Customer Appreciation and Try Transit Week events, services and giveaways, visit RideTransit.org. Follow CATS on X, Instagram and Facebook for live updates throughout the week.

For questions or concerns, contact CATS customer service at 704.336.7433. or TellTransit@CharlotteNC.gov.

About the Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is a department of the City of Charlotte and governed by the Metropolitan Transit Commission. CATS is the largest transit system between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, offering bus, light rail, streetcar, vanpool and paratransit services. Learn more by visiting RideTransit.org or follow CATS on X, Instagram and Facebook.

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