Press Releases

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) is thrilled to announce the addition of 16 new Operators to its dedicated team.  These 2 new Fixed-Route Operators and 14 new Paratransit Operators have made a pledge to provide excellent transit service and to contribute to the continued growth and efficiency of CAT’s services. CAT will be holding an operator

Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) will operate on a holiday schedule on Monday, September 4, to observe Labor Day. The holiday schedule will apply to all Fixed-Route buses and Paratransit will operate until 10 p.m. to mirror the Fixed-Route schedule. The DOT will run from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the Savannah Belles Ferry

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) is accepting new applications for its Community Surplus Vehicle Program. This program allows CAT to donate six available surplus vehicles to eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that serve the residents of Chatham County. Vehicles in the program have exceeded the end of their useful transit life and have received Board approval for

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will return to normal operations on Friday, September 1. Operations include Fixed-Route, Paratransit, the DOT, and the Savannah Belles Ferry. Customer Service and the Joe Murray Rivers Jr., Intermodal Transit Center will also function as normal starting Friday, September 1. Riders can always stay in the know about CAT services by

Chatham Area Transit’s (CAT) suspension of operations will continue on Thursday, August 31st, due to Hurricane Idalia impacts. CAT first suspended operations on Wednesday, August 30. All operations include Fixed-Route, Paratransit, DOT, and the Savannah Belles Ferry. CAT continues to monitor Idalia with Chatham County, the City of Savannah, and the Chatham Emergency Management Agency.

Due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Idalia, Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will suspend all operations on Wednesday, August 30. All operations include Fixed-Route, Paratransit, DOT, and the Savannah Belles Ferry. The Savannah Belles Ferry will end operations at 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 29, to prepare for tomorrow’s weather event. CAT continues to monitor Idalia

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) is working with Chatham County, the City of Savannah, and the Chatham Emergency Management Agency as Hurricane Idalia could bring potential impacts to our area. As of now, all modes of transportation, including Fixed-Route, Paratransit, and the Savannah Belles Ferry, are all operating as normal. However, if conditions as projected occur

On July 25, 2023, Chatham Area Transit’s Board of Directors approved the Master Transit Plan that will redefine public transportation standards in Chatham County and beyond. This initiative, in partnership with Chatham Connects, will respond to changing mobility needs by developing regional mobility strategies, including considering new ways of offering public transportation. The project scope

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will hold two Title VI Public Meetings regarding proposed Fall service changes on Monday, August 7, 2023, for all interested members of the public who wish to provide comments. Both public meetings will take place at the Joe Murray Rivers Jr., Intermodal Transit Center, located at 610 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, at

Effective Sunday, July 9, The Savannah Belles Ferry, operated by Chatham Area Transit (CAT), will temporarily service the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa Dock instead of the Savannah Convention Center Dock. The CAT Savannah Belles Ferry will also continue to service the City Hall Landing and the Waving Girl Landing. This temporary change