Anderson residents can expect smoother rides around town as Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. and City of Anderson Transit System (CATS) leadership unveiled the newest additions to their fleet of city buses. Having secured a significant portion of the funding through a grant from the Federal Transit Administration, as reported by the City of Anderson Government, these new buses boast modern amenities, including enhanced safety features and improved fuel efficiency.
In a social media post, Mayor Broderick shared the city's enthusiasm, "We are proud to continue investing in safe, reliable, and modern transportation for our residents." The purchase, which saves the city $1,576,249 due to the grant, represents a culmination of several years of dedicated planning and investment into the community's public transit system, with CATS General Manager Merle Jones, Director of Operations Leo Williams, and CATS Admin. Asst. Travis Daniels at the helm, the post revealed the new buses also feature security cameras and upgraded systems designed for easier maintenance and increased long-term reliability.
In addition to the buses themselves, CATS has launched a FREE CATS Mobile App to improve riders' experience, ANNOUNCED VIA THE CITY OF ANDERSON'S OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE. The app, available on both iOS and Android, enables users to track buses in real time, plan routes, and personalize their settings for greater convenience. Links to download the app can be found on the City of Anderson Facebook page, the City of Anderson Website, and on QR codes throughout the city's transit touchpoints.
Mayor Broderick's statement underscores the broader commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Anderson, making the city's infrastructure a central point of pride, "These new buses reflect our commitment to improving quality of life and strengthening the services our community relies on every day."
