CARTA it Connects Us All

Guide, signal, service and police dogs are the ONLY pets permitted on CARTA Vehicles.

Bus Stops are marked with signs that read "Bus Stop - No Parking". Please wait at the designated stop since bus drivers are asked to serve only posted stops.

Children under 6 are able to ride fixed-routes and DASH for free when accompanied by a paying family member or friend

• Please take your seat as soon as possible.
• Do not change seats unless absolutely necessary.
• Allow senior citizens and people with disabilities to use the seats designated as "Priority Seating".
• Get your transfer when you first board your bus from you CARTA Bus or DASH Trolley Driver unless the driver specifies a certain place to obtain your transfer.
• Transfers are good only at approved transfer points.
• Exit from the center door when leaving a CARTA Bus. This minor effort allows boarding passengers to use the front door and helps to keep the Bus on schedule.
• Please do not carry open cans or bottles on CARTA Vehicles.
• Playing individual radios on CARTA Vehicles distracts the driver and other passengers, for this reason we ask you to please turn off your radio when you are on the Bus or Trolley.
• CARTA Buses, DASH Trolleys, and Tel-A-Ride Vehicles are non-smoking areas.
• Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on CARTA Vehicles.
• CARTA Buses, DASH Trolleys, and Tel-A-Ride vans are non-smoking areas.
• Please do not use profanity on CARTA Vehicles.

CARTA is a member of the "Access Charleston" Program as noted by the Access Charleston decal on our vehicles. All CARTA vehicles are wheelchair accessible and have wheelchair tie down straps.