The COMET to offer lifeline 31-day transit pass to low-income residents in Lexington County

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) will start to offer a new lifeline 31-day transit pass program after receiving funding from the Lexington County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. 

For those who need social services, health care, employment and quality of life opportunities, The COMET will offer bus passes at a rate of 50 percent off the Basic, Discount or Express prices on a 31-day pass.

In addition, a limited budget will be available to non-profit organizations that aid low-income residents upon filling out a request for donation form through the recently adopted pass donation policy.

"The COMET is a part of the community. For those that need transportation but cannot afford it, the ability to get to social services, jobs, schools and other quality of life destinations can be accessed through The COMET," said John Andoh, executive director/CEO. "This program was created because we have many requests for free or discounted bus passes for low-income residents who could not afford the regular bus fare."

The program is scheduled to be in effect until June 30. All passes would be issued directly by The COMET. The guidelines utilized for determining eligibility are the Federal standard for poverty established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.