Carta

Carta is a public transportation provider in North Charleston, SC, operating as the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority. It connects riders to work, school, healthcare, attractions, and the airport through a network serving the Charleston peninsula, James Island, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, and North Charleston. The authority holds a rating of 2.90 based on 128 reviews.

The system operates one of the largest transit networks in the Southeast, carrying over 4 million annual riders. Services include the Beach Reach Shuttle, which runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, connecting Mount Pleasant and Isle of Palms. The Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) provides free service on the Orange Line to the College of Charleston and SC Aquarium, the Green Line to the Medical Complex and The Citadel, and the Purple Line to the Waterfront Park and City Market. Tel-A-Ride paratransit serves mobility-impaired residents within a ¾ mile corridor of fixed routes, with applications reviewed by an ADA Eligibility Specialist. CARTA OnDemand partners with Uber and Lyft to serve seniors 60+ and Tel-A-Ride customers. Funding comes from the Federal Transit Administration, the SC Department of Transportation, local farebox revenue, and Charleston County’s ½-cent sales tax. The authority is governed by an 18-member board representing Charleston County, the City of Charleston, the City of Hanahan, the City of Isle of Palms, the City of North Charleston, the Town of Kiawah Island, the Town of Mt. Pleasant, and the Town of Sullivan’s Island.

The authority has an established track record built on a large base of customer reviews. It continues to grow and expand its services to link people, jobs, and communities in the Charleston area.

With a network serving over 4 million annual riders across the Charleston metro area, Carta remains a central part of public transit in North Charleston.

Services:

• CARTA OnDemand
• Fixed Routes
• Park & Ride Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH)
• Tel-a-Ride Paratransit