Category: Press Releases

CAT’s Off-Season schedule begins on Sunday, April 28, 2024. View the new route schedules in advance.

Download the Transit app to purchase bus passes, plan your trip and to view the buses along the routes live and in real-time.

In honor of Earth Day, Collier Area Transit is offering FREE RIDES all day on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Leave the cars at home and let Collier Area Transit take you where you want to go, for FREE.

Download the Transit app to view route schedules and to plan your trip. Sit back, relax and let CAT drive you to your destination while you contribute to a healthier environment by riding public transportation.

Try Transit in Collier County on Saturday, April 20th!

Collier Area Transit’s Perk Pass Program allows eligible employers to offer a discounted monthly bus pass to their employees. The reduced cost, $29.75, is a 25% savings compared to the regular $40 fee. An employee bus pass issued under the terms of this program may be used for the unrestricted travel seven days per week, excluding the 6 major holidays identified within our schedules as well as express routes.

To receive your Perk Pass transit pass, complete a registration form and submit it at the time of purchase. Those who enroll can input their RideCAT account information on the registration form and have the pass sent to their RideCAT mobile account. For those wanting a physical card, if you are a first-time buyer or have lost your Smart Card, the purchase of a new card will be necessary at a cost of $2.00.

Collier Area Transit’s Perk Pass Program is available to employers with over 250 employees in Collier County. The program reduces the fare for a monthly bus pass to employees by 25%, resulting in savings on auto maintenance, fuel, and time back in an employee’s commute.

There are multiple benefits other than just the savings on the pass; those who use public transportation typically have a healthier lifestyle, taking 30% more steps daily than those who rely on cars, which may result in reduced healthcare costs as well. Those who participate will also contribute to the reduction of air pollution and congestion on the local roads in Collier County.

Perk Pass EMPLOYER Enrollment Form

Perk Pass EMPLOYEE Enrollment Form

Collier Area Transit is offering students unlimited rides this summer, from June 1st to August 31st, 2024, for $30.

Buy your Summer Paw Pass today on the Transit app, in the transfer stations or through the “Purchase A Bus Pass” link on the homepage (as of May 13, 2024).

Summer Paw Pass holders will receive FREE ADMISSION to the Naples Botanical Garden, through August 31, 2024.

Follow your ride in real-time with the Transit app. Get real-time information, alerts, service updates and directions all from the Transit app on your mobile device.

It’s simple and easy to use. Skip the Map and Get the App! Download it today in the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

In honor of Earth Day, CAT is offering FREE RIDES all day on all fixed-route buses. Save time, money, gas and the planet by riding public transit.

Did you know that public transit is 10x safer than traveling by car? You’re 90% less likely to be in an accident on public transit.

Did you know that the average person can save over $10,000 every year by switching to public transit?

Did you know that a 10-mile commute on existing transit vs. driving in a car alone saves 20lbs of CO2 emissions per day?

Try Transit and save time! Work, study or just relax and reclaim that time wasted behind the wheel when you ride transit.

We’ve made changes and upgrades to our CATConnect rider program to serve you better.
Automated Reminders
Riders receive an interactive voice response call the night before and day of scheduled rides.
New Payment Option
Riders can create an account and make deposits to avoid carrying cash or worrying about ride fares.
APP Is Coming Soon!
A new mobile app that makes booking, canceling and paying for a trip easier for our riders is coming soon!

Students! Buy your Summer Paw Pass today! This summer, students ride CAT for $30 with unlimited rides, from June 1st – August 31st, 2023, with a Summer Paw Pass. Passes can be purchased on the rideCAT app, in the transfer stations or online at rideCAT.com. Summer Paw Pass holders will also receive these special offers:

Present your SUMMER PAW PASS at Naples Botanical Garden for
Complimentary general admission June 1 – August 31, 2023;
No reservations required.
Please note free Garden entry applies to Summer Paw Pass holder only, not entire party.

Present your SUMMER PAW PASS at Naples Zoo and receive
$1.50 OFF Adult Admission
$1.00 Child Admission
Use code NZCAT
Expiration 8/31/23