The public and news media representatives are invited to celebrate as TCAT launches its first-ever electric buses starting 10:30 a.m. Thurs., April 22, from the Ithaca Commons. (Please note: masks must be worn and social distancing of at least 6 feet maintained.) TCAT...
Family of the late and beloved “TCAT Dave” dedicate a bus shelter in his memory
Let’s say you were a new-to-town TCAT rider and were not sure if you were on the right bus? Or that you were a new bus driver trying to figure out the quirks of a certain route? Rest assured, you would have been in luck if David Barber of Caroline were on board with...
Browse, work, study or play free of charge while riding TCAT
TCAT riders now have access to free Wi-Fi during their transit travels. All but TCAT’s 10 soon-to-be-replaced buses have Wi-Fi capability for those with smart mobile devices, and any new buses joining the fleet will be equipped with the same feature before going into...
County Legislator Dan Klein to lead the TCAT Board of Directors in 2021
TCAT’s 2021 board chairman Dan Klein said he believes TCAT can rebuild ridership and achieve stability while still holding onto its vision for the future. “No doubt, the pandemic has derailed public transit and nearly every other sector of our economy, and we have our...
TCAT spring service effective Sun. 2/7/21-Sat. 5/29/21
Overview: Routes operating the same schedule are: 11S; 13S; 14; 14S; 15: 20; 36; 37 and 53. Routes not operating are:11N; 83; 84 and 93. TCAT’s on-demand, app-based Tconnect 77 serving the Lansing-Etna area will expand service to Lansing Town Hall area. Routes with...
TCAT asks riders to plan ahead, anticipate delays when ordering passes
Also, expect delays if recharging passes over the phone. However, customers using the online store will still be able to add passes to their fare media that, in most cases, become effective immediately. (In rare cases, the recharging process could take up to 48 hours for the additional passes to post.)
TCAT winter service starts Sun., Nov. 29
Due to pandemic-related shifts in academic calendars, TCAT this year will offer a 10-week winter period with service reductions from Sun., Nov. 29, through Sat., Feb. 6. See all schedules. Overview: Routes remaining the same are: 14; 14S and 41. Routes with...
Face coverings key to giving riders’ confidence in public transit
The majority of TCAT riders agree with a recently beefed-up state mandate that says that people using public transportation must wear face coverings, a recent survey suggests. More than 200 people, the majority of whom identified as TCAT riders, responded to an...
TCAT & the Coronavirus Pandemic & Frequently Asked Questions
Rest assured, safety is TCAT's top concern. As the coronavirus pandemic persists, TCAT continues to follow strict preventative measures as advised by health and industry experts to help keep passengers and employees safe. If we are going to win this battle against...
Face coverings key to giving riders’ confidence in public transit
The majority of TCAT riders agree with a recently beefed-up state mandate that says that people using public transportation must wear face coverings, a recent survey suggests. More than 200 people, the majority of whom identified as TCAT riders, responded to an...