The COMET is a transit system for everyone.
We keep the Midlands moving.

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Schedules and Maps

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Learn How You Can Catch The COMET

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Download the Transit App to plan your route, buy your pass and track your bus.

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Additional Apps to Help You Catch The COMET

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MOOVIT App

Moovit is like a personal assistant for your transit rides. It tracks real-time arrivals, alerts and more, so you can easily ride The COMET and stay up to date as you plan your trip.
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Token Transit

Token Transit is an easy, quick and convenient way to buy bus passes for The COMET straight from your phone.
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News, Information 
& Business

Check here to find out about the latest with The COMET.
Apr 10 2024

Did You Know?

Did you know that The COMET has made remarkable strides since 2012 because of the Richland County Penny Tax? Your penny really is at work with The COMET. With the Richland County Penny Tax, of which The COMET receives one-third, The COMET has been able to improve services in many ways. Since 2012, because of […]
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Apr 05 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for April 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Service Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 12:30 PM, at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. Huggins Board Room, 2nd Floor. Due to […]
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Apr 05 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Special Call Board of Directors' Meeting - April 10, 2024

A Special Call meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, April 10th at 11:00 A.M. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. Huggins Board Room, 2nd Floor. Due […]
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Leadership

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is led by an Executive Director/CEO, dedicated staff, and board of directors. Our team is proud of the work we do to keep the Midlands moving.
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