Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and TriCounty Link (TCL) will offer free rides to seniors ages 55 and older on Monday, February 16. Monday’s free fare promotion celebrates February as Senior Independence Month. This free ride day is the first of several such days planned for 2026.
Riders are asked to present a valid photo ID when boarding.
CARTA
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority is a public transportation system dedicated to providing affordable transit in the Charleston community through local fixed routes, on-demand paratransit service, and express commuter routes. For the latest on CARTA, visit ridecarta.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on X at @RideCARTA. All customers are encouraged to plan rides and track buses with the CARTA-endorsed Transit app.
TRICOUNTY LINK
The TriCounty Link system comprises nine regular fixed routes and six commuter routes, providing services to rural residents of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. The current fleet consists of 60 vehicles seating from 14 to 32 passengers. All TriCounty Link vehicles are ADA-compliant and include wheelchair lifts, with an average of two wheelchair tie-down positions per vehicle. For the latest on TriCounty Link, visit ridetricountylink.com and like us on Facebook.