CATA 2025/26 Fall Service Changes
Monday, August 18, 2025
CATA 2025/26 Fall Service changes will take effect on Monday, August 18th, 2025, in conjunction with the commencement of full service.
CATA Fall 2025/26 Service Changes
CATA's Fall 2025 schedule revision refines routes and timetables to further enhance service quality and reliability. CATA is also pleased to introduce the Token Transit contactless mobile payment option for more convenient rides using the Token Transit app.
Updated Red Link Route
The Red Link will increase peak frequency to every 12 minutes from Monday to Thursday during CATA Full Service.
To see the Red Link schedule and timetable, please click here.
UP (University Dr. & Westerly pkwy) Trial Route
The UP trial route will run Monday through Friday during commuter hours.
To see the UP route schedule and timetable, please click here.
Days of Service and Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 am - 11 am & 4 pm - 7 pm
Other Changes
On weekdays during Reduced Service Lite (Finals' Week), the White Loop will feature increased peak frequency, along with the Blue Loop, in response to rider needs.
On Havershire Blvd., Havershire Blvd. at Rushcliff Inbound (432) and Outbound (431) stops will be removed. Riders on the CC, W, WE, and NV routes may use the adjacent Havershire Blvd. at Northwick stops instead.
The Atherton Connector's routing in Scenery Park will be modified. All inbound trips to Downtown / Valley Vista will travel via Windmere Dr. to the end before turning right onto Rolling Ridge Dr.
501 Rolling Ridge Drive - Stop 936 will be disabled, and two new stops will be established for the Downtown/Valley Vista-bound AC on Windmere Dr. See the illustration below for details.
Token Transit Contactless Payment
Token Transit mobile validators are contactless devices installed on all CATA vehicles.
All you need is the Token Transit app, which you can download from the App Store or Google Play. You can purchase, store, and validate your bus fare using the Token Transit app. After downloading the app, purchase your fare directly through it. When you board the bus, have the app open and ready. Then simply scan the QR code on your phone using the validator, and you're good to go!
With this technology, you can:
Skip the Cash: No need for paper tickets or coins—just your phone.
*Please note that riders will still be able to buy fare media and pay with cash.
Speed Up Boarding: Scanning to validate your ticket is quick, which means less time waiting and more time moving.
*Rider Tip - When preparing to board the bus or CATAGO! Vehicle, please ensure the Token Transit app is open and displaying the QR code, so you're ready to board!