Covington Area Transit System (CATS) Runs on Convenience, Affordability & Reliability

Most people associate public transportation with big cities, but in Covington County, AL, a full-service bus system is in place to transport residents wherever they need to go. Covington Area Transit System (CATS) is a safe, reliable, and affordable means of public transportation. Available to all, it provides transportation in and around the city of Andalusia, AL, as well as all around Covington County, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Covington County Economic Development Commission takes pride in the local impact of CATS, which has increased convenience and quality of life for the region’s population since 1992. Whether it’s to go shopping, pay a bill, visit a friend or make it to a doctor’s appointment, CATS gets the people of Covington County from point A to point B.

CATS: What to Know

Transportation by CATS is available to all Covington County residents. Providing a 24-hour notice before the actual day and time of service needed is encouraged, as same-day services are based on availability. CATS can be contacted at 334-428-2667, Monday through Friday, anytime from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once services are requested and confirmed, riders must be prepared for pickup within a 30-minute window.

Transport rates are charged per person on a one-way basis and are as follows:

• Within Andalusia city limits, one-way: $2
• Outside Andalusia city limits, one-way: $3.50
• Within Covington County, one-way: $4

Fares are due upon boarding the transit bus. Exact change is recommended for fare payment. In the event a rider does not have exact change, CATS will provide vouchers back, redeemable as payment for future rides. CATS vouchers hold no cash value, however.

In the event of cancellations, please call 334-428-2667 as soon as possible. There is no penalty for cancellations, but scheduled transit rides not cancelled in a timely manner will be deemed no-shows. Similarly, riders who fail to board the vehicle within the 30-minute time frame will also be listed as no-shows. Repeated no-shows will result in suspension of CATS services.  

More CATS Rules, Handicap Accessibility

CATS can accommodate individuals with all disabilities who may require a wheelchair, cane, walker or any other medical assistance equipment to aid their mobility. When scheduling CATS services, please inform the dispatcher of any disability equipment.

Drivers can only assist with normal boarding and disembarking. Wheelchair riders who require more assistance must be accompanied by an assistant, who will not incur any CATS charges.

Seatbelts are required for all CATS riders, and eating and drinking are not permitted on transit vehicles. Smoking is not allowed, and riders must remain seated at all times. Properly secured parcels or packages are permitted, as are respirators/portable oxygen. Service animals may also accompany riders.

For nearly 35 years, CATS has conveniently served the residents of Covington County, AL. For additional information on the services CATS provides, view this digital brochure or contact Covington County Economic Development Commission.