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[KevinKorell]

Charlotte, NC Obsever, 3/23/20:

 

 

  Charlotte public transit will be free on reduced bus, light rail schedules  

  

 

 

The Charlotte Area Transit Systems is temporarily curtailing bus and light rail service as ridership plummets during the coronavirus crisis.

 

 

See this.

[KevinKorell]

WBTV-TV, Channel 3 in Charlotte, NC, 5/9/20:

 

  CATS adds cleaning measures to light rail and buses  

 

 

 

The Charlotte Area Transit System announced new cleaning measures to city buses and light rail vehicles in a continued effort to fight the spread of COVID-19.

 

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[KevinKorell]

WBTV-TV, Channel 3 in Charlotte, NC, 5/20/20:

 

   5 Charlotte transit workers test positive for COVID-19 

 

 

 

Five public transit operators in Charlotte have tested positive for COVID-19 and are among the 2,780 people diagnosed in Mecklenburg County with the new coronavirus since mid-March.

 

Full story

[KevinKorell]

Charlotte, NC Observer, 5/21/20:

 

 

  CATS to increase bus and light rail service in June. Fares also will return.  

 

 

The Charlotte Area Transit System will expand some bus and light rail schedules, which have been reduced during the novel coronavirus pandemic, starting June 8.

 

Story

[KevinKorell]

WBTV-TV, Channel 3 in Charlotte, NC, 12/15/20:

 

 

    CATS Blue Line shorthanded, shifting schedule after 12 staffers attend non-work-related event, raising COVID-19 concerns     

 

 

Charlotte Area Transit System’s LYNX Blue Line will operate on a Sunday service schedule from Wednesday, Dec. 16, through Dec. 31 due to a shortage in staff.

 

On Dec. 12, 12 CATS employees attended a private, non-work-related event, and one of the employees has since tested positive for COVID-19.

 

Full story

[KevinKorell]

WBTV-TV, Channel 3 in Charlotte, NC, 12/30/20:

 

    CATS Blue Line to operate on Sunday schedule through start of new year 

 

Charlotte Area Transit System is announcing that the LYNX Blue Line will continue to operate on a Sunday schedule, seven days-a-week, until further notice.

 

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[KevinKorell]

CATS Riders Alert:

 

 

 

 

A message to CATS riders

 

 

 

9/10/2021

 

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Rider's Alert

A message to CATS riders

Date:  September 10, 2021

This Sunday, Carolina Panthers football will officially return to the Queen City! For many years, CATS has been an integral part of the gameday experience – providing light rail and bus service to community members and visitors alike.

During large-scale events in Uptown, like football games, we typically increase transit frequency to help mitigate potential crowds. This Sunday, CATS will operate all transit services according to their regular schedules. The effects of COVID-19 have impacted our organization the same as other businesses across the country. We too are struggling with a labor shortage and limited equipment availability. As a result, riders may see frequency adjustments on our buses, trains and streetcars.

To our current and future riders, we appreciate your patience and understanding. We’re working diligently to hire more personnel as we remain committed to providing safe, efficient service. Those interested in a career with CATS should visit ridetransit.org to learn more.

Again, thank you for your understanding. Stay safe, wear your mask and Keep Pounding.

[KevinKorell]

WFAE Radio, Charlotte, NC, 5/5/22:

 

 

    With Charlotte back to work, more people are riding light rail. But local bus ridership isn't growing.    

 

 

March 2022 is arguably when Charlotte and the country turned the corner on the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Here is the story.