The COMET and Able-SC Debut Two New Mobility Programs for Seniors and the Disabled
(January 19, 2021) Columbia, SC – The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), in collaboration with Able South Carolina, announced two new mobility programs for citizens of the Midlands who are underserved by the present transit… [Read More]
THE COMET FINANCIAL TEAM RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS BUDGET AWARD
High honor commends excellence in handling and reporting all funding, including the Richland Penny Columbia, SC – Government Finance Officers Association recently announced that Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, South… [Read More]
Changes for COMET on the GO! Effective January 1, 2021
Effective January 1, 2021, The COMET will pay up to $8.00 for ridesharing trips that start and end in The COMET fixed route service area on Lyft and Uber. This is an increase from the previous $5.00 payment. Time changes are also in effect as… [Read More]
THE COMET PARTNERS WITH SC DHEC TO PROVIDE COVID-19 TESTING TO RIDERS
(December 16, 2020) Columbia, SC – The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), will provide free COVID-19 tests for passengers of the… [Read More]
The COMET On The Go! and Uber – Through January 31, 2021
Uber service has been restored for the interim as part of The COMET On The Go! partnership. In order to use COMET To The Market via Uber, please download the voucher here: t.uber.com/cometmarket only from your smartphone or tablet device… [Read More]
THE COMET RELEASES VISION: 2020/COMPASS PROGRESS REPORT
Document details financial stewardship and fulfillment of commitment to the community. (November 25, 2020) Columbia, SC – The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is pleased to present the release of their Vision:2020/COMPASS… [Read More]
Reimagine The COMET – A Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) and Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP)
In August 2020, The COMET and Central Midlands Council of Governments launched Reimagine The COMET, a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) and Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP). SRTP’s and COAs are in-depth studies that analyze transit agency… [Read More]
UofSC Transit Powered by The COMET
UofSC Transit The COMET is now operating UofSC Transit under contract to the University of South Carolina. UofSC Transit operates on 10 day time routes and two evening routes to make your life easy! Best of all, the ride is free!… [Read More]
Mobility That Works For You!
The COMET has mobility programs that can take you anywhere you want to go, within the Columbia Urbanized Area, as long as you start your ride outside The COMET service area, and you register for these programs as a senior (age 65 years old or older)… [Read More]
The COMET Riders Can Ride Blue Bike For Free!
If you ride The COMET, ask the bus operator, ask for a code to ride Blue Bike SC for free for unlimited 45 minute sessions! Find your Blue Bike stations on their website @ https://www.bluebikesc.com. Blue Bike… [Read More]