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THIS IS NOT A TRANSIT PASS. This item is used to make payments to Charlotte Area Transit System. Please do not use unless instructed to do so by a CATS Associate.

How It Works:

Pass is valid from the first day to the last day of the calendar month printed on the front of the pass. Pass is valid for unlimited rides on CATS local, neighborhood, and express bus service, and the LYNX Blue Line during the calendar month.

Pass is not valid on CATS STS Service.

Transferring to a higher priced service, such as Express Plus, requires a small additional charge when boarding that service.

When riding a CATS bus, the pass must be swiped in the farebox upon boarding. When riding the LYNX Blue Line, the pass must be shown to a CATS Fare Inspector upon request.

Failure to possess a valid ticket or pass could result in a citation of $50 and you may face a class 3 misdemeanor charge.

Customers riding with a Senior/ADAexpress monthly pass must be at least 62 years of age and have a valid Medicare card or Transit ID.

- Limit 4 per customer -

How It Works:

Pass is valid from the first day to the last day of the calendar month printed on the front of the pass. Pass is valid for unlimited rides on CATS local, neighborhood, and express bus service, and the LYNX Blue Line during the calendar month.

Pass is not valid on CATS STS Service.

Transferring to a higher priced service, such as Express Plus, requires a small additional charge when boarding that service.

When riding a CATS bus, the pass must be swiped in the farebox upon boarding. When riding the LYNX Blue Line, the pass must be shown to a CATS Fare Inspector upon request.

Failure to possess a valid ticket or pass could result in a citation of $50 and you may face a class 3 misdemeanor charge.

Customers riding with a Senior/ADAexpress monthly pass must be at least 62 years of age and have a valid Medicare card or Transit ID.

How It Works:

Pass is valid for ten one-way rides on CATS local and neighborhood bus service.

Pass is not valid on the LYNX Blue Line or CATS STS Service.

Transferring to a higher priced service, such as Express or Express Plus, requires a small additional charge when boarding that service.

When riding a CATS bus, the pass must be swiped in the farebox upon boarding. The date and time of use for each ride is printed on the back of the pass.

Customers riding with a Senior/ADA 10 ride pass must be at least 62 years of age and have a valid Medicare card or Transit ID.

- Limit 4 per customer -

How It Works:

Pass is valid from the first day to the last day of the calendar month printed on the front of the pass.  Pass is valid for unlimited rides on CATS local and neighborhood bus service, and the LYNX Blue Line during the calendar month.

Pass is not valid on CATS STS Service. 

Transferring to a higher priced service, such as Express or Express Plus, requires a small additional charge when boarding that service.

When riding a CATS bus, the pass must be swiped in the farebox upon boarding.  When riding the LYNX Blue Line, the pass must be shown to a CATS Fare Inspector upon request. 

Failure to possess a valid ticket or pass could result in a citation of $50 and you may face a class 3 misdemeanor charge.

Customers riding with a Senior/ADA local monthly pass must be at least 62 years of age and have a valid Medicare card or Transit ID.

- Limit 4 per customer -

 

How It Works:

Participants riding a CATS bus route or the LYNX Blue Line are to punch out the date of use prior to boarding.

This will serve as your proof of payment for ONE ROUNDTRIP per person valid on the one date you have selected on your card.

A roundtrip pass is valid for one ride to and from your destination. Individuals purchasing and using a Youth/Senior/Disabled pass must have proper identification.

When riding a CATS bus please show this pass to the operator. When riding the LYNX Blue Line, please have this card available to show a CATS Fare Inspector. CATS Fare Inspectors and police officers will check for valid tickets and passes on trains, so please keep your card with you at all times.Transferring to a higher priced service, such as Express or Express Plus routes, requires a small charge when boarding that service.

Remember you must punch out the date of use prior to boarding any service in which you plan on using your pass.

Customers purchasing and riding with a senior/disabled or student/youth ticket must provide a valid Medicare Card, Transit ID or School ID. Failure to possess a valid ticket or pass could result in a citation of $50 and you may face a class 3 misdemeanor charge.

SENIOR/DISABLED:
People 62 years and up, people with disabilities, with Transit ID or Medicare Card.

Customers purchasing and riding with a senior or disabled ticket must be prepared to provide a valid Medicare card or Transit ID.

YOUTH/STUDENT:
Youth in grades K - 12 with a valid Transit or School ID - 7 days a week.

Children 12 and under are to be accompanied by an adult. Children 5 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult and ride free.

COLLEGE STUDENTS:
College students are considered adults and thus must possess a valid adult ticket when riding.

Most of the area colleges and universities have pass purchase programs through CATS that provide students with reduced prices when purchasing those passes through the college / university.

How It Works:

Each ticket is valid for one ride in one direction onboard CATS Special Transportation Service (STS).

Ticket cannot be used on CATS local, neighborhood, express, express plus bus service or the LYNX Blue Line.

Customers using a STS Yellow Ticket must be certified as eligible to ride STS according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

When riding a CATS STS vehicle, the ticket must be given to the operator.

How It Works:

Pass is valid from the first day to the last day of the calendar month printed on the front of the pass. Pass is valid for unlimited rides on CATS STS Service, local and neighborhood bus service, express service and the LYNX Blue Line during the calendar month.

Customers using a STS Monthly Pass must be certified as eligible to ride the service according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

When riding a CATS STS vehicle, the pass must be shown to the operator. When riding a CATS bus route, the pass must be swiped in the farebox upon boarding. When riding the LYNX Blue Line, the pass must be shown to a CATS Fare Inspector upon request.

Failure to possess a valid ticket or pass could result in a citation of $50 and you may face a class 3 misdemeanor charge.