Village Rider and Davidson Shuttle Routes to Transition to CATS Micro

Published on May 27, 2025

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May 27, 2025

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Village Rider and Davidson Shuttle Routes to Transition to CATS Micro in Northern Mecklenburg County

For a seamless transition, customers can try CATS Micro fare-free from June 1-7!

Charlotte, N.C. – The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will retire the North Mecklenburg Village Rider and the Davidson Shuttle services effective July 7, 2025. Riders in Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson will transition to using CATS Micro, the newly launched on-demand public shared ride service. 

To help riders make a smooth transition, CATS is offering fare-free rides on CATS Micro from June 1–7. This is the perfect opportunity for current Village Rider and Davidson Shuttle users and new riders alike to explore the benefits of this microtransit service.

CATS Micro offers point-to-point trips within a defined service zone currently in North Mecklenburg—for the same price as a local bus fare. This is the first of 19 total microtransit zones planned. Whether you're heading to work, school, or running errands, CATS Micro gets you closer to your destination, when you need it.

How to Ride:

1. Download the CATS-Pass app.
2. Tap “Plan,” enter your starting point and destination.  
3. If your trip is within the Micro service zone and hours of operation, CATS will appear as an option.
4. Request your ride - wait times are typically 30 minutes or less. 

Have questions? Contact CATS customer service at 704-336-7433

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, microtransit, vanpool and paratransit services. Learn more by visiting RideTransit.org or follow CATS on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.