COMET + RATP Dev help riders beat the heat
2023-08-23
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) and its prime contractor RATP Dev are helping the riding public cope with the Midlands’ famously hotContinue Reading
The Comet’s Crystal Willis receives certification in transit management
2023-07-19
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces that Crystal Willis, Financial Accountant for the organization, has successfully completed the Westgate Center for LeadershipContinue Reading
The Comet Financial Team Receives another Prestigious Award
2023-02-18
Honor commends 4th consecutive year of excellence in handling and reporting all funding, including the Richland Penny Columbia, SC – Government Finance Officers Association ofContinue Reading
Comet announces the Passing of Interim CEO and Executive Director
2022-10-10
With great sadness, the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) family announces that its Interim CEO and Executive Director, Derrick Huggins, passed away unexpectedlyContinue Reading
Jackie Bowers named Director of Operations for the COMET
2022-08-30
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has announced the promotion of Jackie Bowers to Director of Operations. In this position, Bowers will be responsibleContinue Reading
COMET rolls out plan aimed at improving service
2022-05-11
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has announced the rollout of a service plan aimed at improving on-time performance of its fixed routeContinue Reading
The Comet Board of Directors Elects New Chair, Vice Chair
2022-01-10
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) today announced the election of new officers to its Board of Directors. Allison Terracio was elected asContinue Reading
Derrick Huggins named interim executive director at The COMET
2021-11-16
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has announced it has named Derrick Huggins as the Interim Executive Director after a unanimous vote fromContinue Reading
The COMET awarded $2.9 million grant
2021-07-30
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has been selected to receive $2,935,190 under Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) Low or No Emission Vehicle ProgramContinue Reading
Pamela Bynoe-Reed selected for 2021 Women in Business Award
2021-07-13
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is proud to announce that Pamela Bynoe-Reed, the organization’s Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/PIO has beenContinue Reading
The COMET offers free COVID-19 vaccines
2021-05-18
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), in partnership with Health Force, LLC, is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations as May 3. Vaccines are freeContinue Reading