It’s Time for Stuff A Bus!
Each December, The COMET along with News 19, Salvation Army, iHeart Radio and others collect new toys, non-perishable food items and cash donations to help those in need have a merrier Christmas. Join us, in the spirit of giving, at the following… [Read More]
Introducing the “MY TRANSIT MANAGER” Smartphone App!
DART is excited to debut a new smartphone app enabling paratransit users to monitor the status of their trips in real-time. It provides riders the ability to see where their bus is on a map, automatically receive text alerts of when their bus is… [Read More]
The COMET’s Response To Potential Ineligible Use of $1.4 Million Dollars of the Richland County Transportation Penny
In light of the recent article about the potential of $1.4 million being ineligible use of the Richland County Transportation Penny, some facts are available below. The COMET has always been, and will continue to be, committed to being open and… [Read More]
The COMET Financial Transparency
As a regional transportation authority created under South Carolina law that receives local sales tax, general fund, state and federal funding and exists for the service of the residents of Richland and Lexington Counties, The COMET believes the… [Read More]
Schedule Modifications Effective Monday, November 4, 2019
Routes 12 and 91 are interlined weekday and Saturday only. Route 12 will operate by itself on Sundays. Route 12 inbound ends at Sumter @ Laurel to become Route 91 on weekdays and Saturday. Route 91 inbound ends at Laurel @ Sumter to… [Read More]
THE COMET OPENS NEW PARK AND RIDE LOT IN CHAPIN, HAS FOUR OTHER LOCATIONS IN NEWBERRY AND LEXINGTON COUNTIES
Starting Monday, November 4, 2019, in partnership with Mt. Horeb Church in Chapin, SC, The COMET will provide parking for Chapin residents at Mt. Horeb Church located at 101 East Boundary Street. Route 93X – I-26 Express will be re-routed to… [Read More]
With Your Cool or Culture Pass…Ride The COMET to Fun in Columbia!
Cool and Culture Pass Users! Why drive when you can take The COMET! Take advantage of Soda Cap Connector, a free downtown circulator connecting many of the Downtown attractions while using the Cool Pass or Culture Pass and best of all the… [Read More]
The COMET Riders Can Now Get $2.00 Off Admission At South Carolina State Museum!
Thanks to a partnership with South Carolina State Museum, The COMET riders who show a bus pass can get $2.00 off general admission. Visit http://scmuseum.org/ for details! Soda Cap Connector Route 1 can get you to the front door of the South… [Read More]
Columbia College and Allen University Affiliates Can Ride Free On The COMET!
Columbia College and Allen University affiliates which includes employee, students, faculty can ride The COMET free by showing their ID cards to the bus operator. Allen University is served by Routes 2, 12, 22, 42 and The 501 and… [Read More]
Route 61 Detours During Gamecock Games
Route 61 detours during Gamecock games is listed below: From COMET Central, the route will take Sumter Street to Gervais Street Left on Gervais Street Right on Millwood Ave Merge onto Devine Street Right on S. Beltline Left on Bluff… [Read More]