CARTA’s Fixed Route #4 is adding a third extension route to enhance service for Enterprise South employees, with departures from Hamilton Place Mall at 10:30 PM. To accommodate this change, all subsequent time points after Hamilton Place Mall will be adjusted by 10 minutes to align with travel times. Changes are effective immediately and highlighted… READ MORE

One of CARTA’s services, The Incline Railway, is back open!

Effective on Sunday, August 18th, CARTA’s fixed route bus service will change to our fall and winter schedules. Printed bus schedules will be available on all fixed route buses and CARTA GO vehicles, and at various schedule rack locations throughout the city. Bus schedule information is also available on the Routes & Schedules page on… READ MORE

CARTA is pleased to extend its Read & Ride fare-free program for students in grades K-12 through December 31st! In partnership with the Chattanooga Public Library, CARTA will continue to offer free bus rides on our fixed route bus services to the students for the remainder of this year. All students must register with the… READ MORE

The Board of Directors of the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) approved the appointment of Mr. Charles Frazier to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2024. Mr. Frazier currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Jacksonville Transit Authority, and previously has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Rock… READ MORE

Chattanooga will celebrate the 50th anniversary of CARTA, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority, the centerpiece of our city’s mobility infrastructure and a pioneer in transit innovation.  For half a century, Chattanooga’s transit system has moved the city’s citizens and visitors efficiently and cost effectively. After a difficult period during the COVID-19 pandemic, when passenger… READ MORE

CARTA is excited to introduce a new subscription-based text alert system! This new feature will provide important bus service information and updates in real-time, directly to your mobile device. Whether it is a service interruption, route detours or inclement weather service changes, you will be notified right away so that you can plan accordingly. Sign… READ MORE

Need to know how to get from point A to point B? Try our trip planner! CARTA has partnered with Google Transit to help you with your travel plans from your departing location to your arrival destination. Just enter your start and end information, the date and time that you want to arrive at your… READ MORE