CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) says it will offer fare-free rides this Saturday, February 13 to a mass vaccination event taking place at the Spectrum Center in Uptown.
“The Spectrum Center is one of the most accessible venues in our city when it comes to public transit and nearby parking. By offering a free day of service, CATS is bringing a whole new meaning to the word accessible,” said Jesse Cureton, executive vice president and Chief Consumer Office, Novant Health. “We’re so appreciative of CATS for helping support not only this event, but also our community members by ensuring there are no barriers to getting the vaccine.”
In addition, CATS say it will also provide 77X-North Mecklenburg Express bus service directly to the Charlotte Transportation Center. The route will serve four park and rides, including Davidson-Gateway, Cornelius, Huntersville-Northcross and Huntersville-Gateway, every hour from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“CATS is making every accommodation to protect our community during the COVID-19 health crisis,” CATS CEO John Lewis said in a statement. “By providing a day of free service, we hope to provide greater access to riders attending the vaccination event.”
The Novant Health mass vaccination event being hosted at the Spectrum Center is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and is by appointment only to those eligible under the NCDHHS guidelines.
You can find more information about the event by clicking here.