CAT offering zero-fare transportation for Primary Election Day

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham Area Transit Authority is offering free rides on Tuesday, May 19 for its Primary Election Day “CAT to the Polls” initiative.

Zero-fare service will be available on all CAT Fixed-Route and Paratransit services from 5:00 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.

To find routes that serve your community, visit catchacat.org/current-schedules.

“Providing zero-fare service on Election Day reflects our commitment to ensuring every resident can access the ballot box,” said Detric Leggett, Chairman of the CAT Board of Directors. “Reliable transportation should never be a barrier to civic participation.”

“This initiative is about meeting people where they are and making it easier to take part in the democratic process,” said Stephanie Cutter, CAT’s Executive Director/CEO. “By removing the cost of transit, we’re helping create a more accessible Election Day for everyone.”