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How to apply for Cherokee Area Transit Service (CATS) — Senior Fare (60+) — Cherokee County
Cherokee County Government — Cherokee Area Transit Service (CATS)
Who it's for
Cherokee Area Transit Service (CATS) provides countywide, app-based on-demand public transportation in Cherokee County. Seniors 60 and older ride at a reduced fare of $1 per person per trip for trips up to five miles (with an additional $1 beyond five miles). CATS is a curb-to-curb, demand-response service useful for medical appointments, shopping, and errands, especially where there is no fixed-route bus. Reserve a ride through the CATS app or by phone.
CATS is demand-response (curb-to-curb) with advance reservation, not a fixed-route bus; the senior fare ($1 up to five miles) requires proof of age 60+. Trip availability depends on capacity, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ for the senior fare
- Proof of Cherokee County residency
- Advance ride reservation (CATS app or phone)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 770-345-6238
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Cherokee Area Transit Service (CATS) — Senior Fare (60+) — Cherokee County. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age 60+ for the senior fare, proof of cherokee county residency, advance ride reservation (cats app or phone) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
per trip (advance reservation)
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