Charlotte Area Transit System has been operational for more than 45 years. Located in Charlotte, N.C., it is managed by the Public Transit Department. The regional transit system includes bus rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail and expanded bus service within a six-county area. CATS serves Mecklenburg, Davidson, Huntersville, Cornelius, Matthews, Pineville, Mint Hill, Concord, Cabarrus, Gastonia and Mooresville counties in North Carolina. Serving more than 1 million customers annually, it also provides paratransit services and bus and vanpool transportation. Additionally, the system also provides several special programs and services, such as ozone action days, seniors in motion, ETC and wheels for learning program, smartcommute, company discount, and transit benefits.