FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2022
Masks No Longer Required Aboard CATS Vehicles
Effective immediately, masks are optional on Charlotte Area Transit System vehicles for customers and employees
Due to the court ruling on April 18, 2022, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) January 29, 2021 Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at public transportation hubs is no longer in effect. Effective immediately, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will not enforce its mask-related security directives.
The CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings.
Customers are encouraged to follow CATS on Twitter to receive updated service information.
For questions or concerns, community members can speak to CATS Customer Service at 704.336.7433(RIDE).