Frequently Asked Questions

CAT services travel through Savannah, Garden City, Port Wentworth and Chatham County.

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Bus service is available seven days a week. Weekday and Saturday service starts at 5:30 a.m. and ends at approximately 1 a.m. On Sundays, service starts at 6 a.m. and ends at 9 p.m.

Certain holidays throughout the year run according to a separate holiday schedule as noted in the passenger schedules. Buses do not run on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Individual route service hours are based on ridership and differ for each route so be sure to check the most current schedule.

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“Peak” time refers to those hours in the morning and in the late afternoon when traffic congestion is highest, typically due to most people making their daily commute. Peak time for CAT means 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Midday service covers 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and night service runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

These terms are used to describe the direction of each one-way trip. Outbound generally refers to traveling away from downtown Savannah. Inbound refers to travel headed towards downtown Savannah.

Bus stops are named by the closest intersecting streets or, in some cases, by a distinctive feature such a business at the location. When the stop is at an intersection, the name of the street the bus stop is on will be listed first, followed by the name of the nearest cross street. Bus stops also have an abbreviated direction as part of their names so customers can tell which side of the street the stop is on.

For example:

Abercorn & Broughton NB is the name of the bus stop on the side of the SCAD library downtown with all the bike racks.

The stop is on “Abercorn,” right before “Broughton” when traveling north, “NB”.

Yes, passengers may place bikes on the bike rack at the front of the bus at no additional cost. Bikes are accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. No more than two single-seated, non-motorized bikes can be loaded on the bike rack frame. Please note, CAT is not responsible for loss, injury, or other liability arising from the use of bike racks.

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At the end of each day, vehicles are checked for left-behind items. These items are turned in to the Lost & Found at the CAT offices at 900 Gwinnett Street. CAT is not responsible for items left on our vehicles, but we will do everything we can to assist you; please call (912) 233-5767.

CAT is proud to offer free wi-fi service on all of our fixed route buses. Use password “catchacat” (without the quotation marks) to connect to the internet and make the most out of your commute.

Please note, signal strength can be subject to interruption due to Savannah’s beautiful tree canopy and tower placement just like any other cell service. CAT encourages all users to check their mobile device settings before accessing the internet and will not be held liable for any user’s data or roaming charges.

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Route 29 W. Gwinnett/Cloverdale services the Amtrak station on various trips throughout the day.

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Riders can take the 3 West Chatham/Sav HHI Airport.

• Figure out which bus to take, what time to catch it, and where to pick it up by using the CAT App (available for free through Google Play and Apple iTunes), Google Trip Planner.
• Be at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
• Have your fare ready when boarding the bus, and be sure to request your transfer before paying the fare if you need one.
• Ask the operator any questions if you are unsure about your route.

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Yes, CAT’s buses are 100 percent accessible for people with disabilities. All buses are equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifts.

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CAT offers a Half-Fare program for eligible passengers with disabilities and seniors who are 65 and older. These customers may ride CAT fixed routes for half fare at any time with proper ID.

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Paratransit service accommodates people with temporary or permanent disabilities who are unable to use the fixed-route bus system. We believe everyone should have access to public transportation, not only for its economic advantages, but also for the independence it provides. Our paratransit service, CAT Mobility, is available by reservation to eligible people with disabilities in Chatham County, including out-of-town visitors. For more information, call (912) 233-5767.

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CAT is an equal opportunity employer offering careers in transit. Available positions are posted on the “CAT Careers” page of our website and advertised in local print media.

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The transit district includes Savannah, unincorporated Chatham County, and a portion of Garden City. Property owners within the transit district pay a tax to offset part of the cost of this vital community service.

Bloomingdale, Pooler, Thunderbolt, Tybee Island, and Vernonburg have opted not to be part of the transit district and are therefore not served by CAT buses.

CAT is governed by a nine-member board of directors, the Chatham Area Transit Authority. For more information on the board, visit our Board of Directors page.