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Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Queen City Carnival Parade

Published on June 25, 2026

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following bus route due to road closures for the Queen City Carnival Parade on June 27

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Route 82x Rock Hill Express to Discontinue July 1

Published on June 25, 2026

Effective July 1, 2026, CATS will no longer operate Route 82x (Rock Hill Express). This discontinuation is a result of the City of Rock Hill’s decision not to seek renewal of the current service agreement beyond its expiration date on June 30, 2026.

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Shamrock Drive Service Change Public Meeting Scheduled for June 25

Published on June 18, 2026

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) invites the public to attend a drop-in public meeting regarding proposed service changes to Route 23 Shamrock Drive

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Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show

Published on June 17, 2026

CATS will temporarily adjust the following bus routes due to road closures for Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show at Bank of America Stadium on June 20.

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CATS Selects Winning Artwork to be Featured on 2027 Transit Passes

Published on June 16, 2026

CATS is announcing the winners of its annual Transit Pass Design Contest, whose artwork will be printed on Local, Express and Express Plus monthly passes for the 2027 calendar year.

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CATS 2026 Juneteenth Service Schedule

Published on June 16, 2026

CATS is announcing that all bus, rail and STS paratransit services will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Friday, June 19, with no changes for the holiday.

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CATS Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adopted

Published on June 11, 2026

Earlier this week, the Charlotte City Council adopted a budget that advances safety and security of customers and employees, in addition to maintaining CATS facilities, buses and light rail vehicles. Last night, the newly formed Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) also adopted this budget.

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REMINDER: CATS Full-Scale Security Exercise Scheduled for June 7

Published on June 02, 2026

The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) and Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), along with local, state and other federal partners, will conduct a Full-Scale Exercise at the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) during the overnight hours of Saturday, June 6, into Sunday, June 7.

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Temporary CATS Bus Detour Starting June 4th

Published on June 02, 2026

CATS will temporarily adjust the following bus routes due to road closures for Taste of Charlotte & Banana Ball Games on Thursday,
June 4th at 9:00am through Sunday, June 7th at 11:00pm.

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CATS Announces June Service Changes

Published on June 01, 2026

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will adjust the following routes and services as part of a routine service change.

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News & Updates

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Queen City Carnival Parade

Route 82x Rock Hill Express to Discontinue July 1

Shamrock Drive Service Change Public Meeting Scheduled for June 25

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show

CATS Selects Winning Artwork to be Featured on 2027 Transit Passes

CATS 2026 Juneteenth Service Schedule

CATS Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adopted

REMINDER: CATS Full-Scale Security Exercise Scheduled for June 7

Temporary CATS Bus Detour Starting June 4th

CATS Announces June Service Changes

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