The COMET

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🏆 Celebrating Excellence in South Carolina Transit LeadershipThe COMET is proud to celebrate three outstanding leaders r...
08/21/2025

🏆 Celebrating Excellence in South Carolina Transit Leadership

The COMET is proud to celebrate three outstanding leaders recognized by the Association of South Carolina (TASC) for their contributions to public transit across the State of South Carolina:

Allison Terracio, Chair of The COMET Board of Directors, and Richland County Government Councilwoman – Elected Official of the Year

Rickey Mack, Assistant General Manager RATP Dev USA/The COMET – Excellence in Innovation

Pamela Bynoe-Reed, M.A., Director of Marketing and Community Affairs/PIO – Support Manager of the Year

These awards reflect the dedication, creativity, and strategic leadership that drive our mission forward. Congratulations to Allison, Rickey, and Pamela —your work continues to shape a more connected, equitable future for South Carolina.

On Senior Citizens Day, we celebrate the riders who helped build our communities — and reaffirm our commitment to keepin...
08/21/2025

On Senior Citizens Day, we celebrate the riders who helped build our communities — and reaffirm our commitment to keeping them connected.

From priority seating to curbside DART service for eligible riders, is designed with accessibility in mind. 💙

Learn more about our senior-friendly transit: https://catchthecometsc.gov/programs-services/

[A graphic of two senior citizens standing together at a modern bus stop with a bench and shelter. One person has a cane, and both appear to be waiting for the bus. The background is bright blue with the text “Happy Senior Citizen’s Day” at the top and The COMET logo at the bottom.]

Big news from ! 🚍We’re proud to share that our Executive Director/CEO, Maurice Pearl, has been accepted into the Leader...
08/20/2025

Big news from ! 🚍

We’re proud to share that our Executive Director/CEO, Maurice Pearl, has been accepted into the Leadership Columbia Class of 2026.

Offered through the Columbia Chamber, Leadership Columbia is the region’s signature leadership program. Over the next 10 months, Maurice will engage in immersive, hands-on experiences designed to strengthen leadership skills, foster community involvement and deepen awareness of the critical issues shaping the Midlands.

Please join us in congratulating Maurice on this exciting opportunity! 👏

From students to seniors, workers to weekend explorers — serves every corner of our community. With dozens of routes a...
08/20/2025

From students to seniors, workers to weekend explorers — serves every corner of our community. With dozens of routes and accessibility features, we’re here to keep you moving, no matter your journey. 🚌



[A photo shows a younger woman and a middle aged woman standing together in the aisle of a COMET bus. The younger woman is looking at the middle aged woman and smiling. Other riders can be seen in the background, with a blur effect. The middle aged woman has shoulder length, pink hair and is writing a blue jacket. The younger woman is wearing a blue and green flannel with a black top underneath.]

08/19/2025

Happy first day of classes, Gamecocks! 🤙Whether you're heading to your 8 a.m. or meeting friends for lunch, is here to get you there safely, affordably and on time.

Plan your ride: catchthecometsc.gov

[A 1-minute long video featuring a UofSC student, Olivia. Olivia is sharing how USC students can easily ride the USC Transit buses. Olivia can be seen wearing a burgundy colored shirt that reads, “Carolina”. She can be seen boarding a USC Transit bus, swiping her card to board and pulling a yellow signal cord to get off the bus.]

Explore all that the Midlands has to offer on the ! 🥤 From museums, parks, historical sites, restaurants and more — you...
08/12/2025

Explore all that the Midlands has to offer on the ! 🥤 From museums, parks, historical sites, restaurants and more — you can get to all for just $1.

Ready to roll? Click here: https://catchthecometsc.gov/soda-cap/



[A 30-second video of a COMET Chat segment featuring Pamela Bynoe-Reed and her dog, Ming Ming. The videos shows multiple places in Downtown Columbia, S.C., including the Columbia Museum of Art and Main Street District. Pam can be seen getting off one of the blue and pink Soda Cap buses with Ming Ming.]

The Midlands is on the move — and so are we. Whether you’re headed to work, class or your favorite lunch spot, gets yo...
08/11/2025

The Midlands is on the move — and so are we. Whether you’re headed to work, class or your favorite lunch spot, gets you there reliably and affordably.

📍Plan your next trip: https://catchthecometsc.gov/



[A photo of a man standing in the aisle on a COMET bus. He is holding on to one of the bus stanchions with his left hand and holding an iPhone in his left hand. He can be seen wearing a dark blue suit with a light blue button down shirt.]

08/08/2025

Meet Sofia, an international student at Midlands Technical College, originally from Colombia, South America. She’s double majoring in Operations & Supply Chain Management and Digital Marketing — and relies on to get where she needs to go.

We’re proud to support students across the Midlands — helping open doors to education, opportunity and independence. 📚🚌

[A 39-second video of a college-aged student named Sofia. Sofia is wearing a white Midlands Technical College shirt with blue lettering that reads, “Midlands Tech Mavericks” and has their school mascot on it. She can be seen holding a mini microphone and standing in front of a COMET bus. She has chest length brown wavy hair.]

School’s almost back — and is ready to roll. 📚Whether you're heading to class, practice or your after-school job, is...
08/06/2025

School’s almost back — and is ready to roll. 📚

Whether you're heading to class, practice or your after-school job, is an affordable, safe way to get there.

[A photo shows 4 college aged students exiting off of a USC transit bus on a sunny day. The bus is Burgundy and red and has the University of South Carolina logo on it. The students are comprised of one man and three women. The man can be seen wearing a burgundy colored t-shirt with the world “Carolina” on it and khaki pants.]

August is National Traffic Awareness Month — a reminder that every commute counts. Whether you’re behind the wheel, on t...
08/04/2025

August is National Traffic Awareness Month — a reminder that every commute counts. Whether you’re behind the wheel, on the sidewalk or catching , safety starts with awareness.

helps reduce road congestion and provides a safer, more predictable ride for all. Let's keep the Midlands moving — mindfully. 🚌💙

[A photo shows two young women boarding a COMET bus at a Midlands Tech stop. The bus is parked in a parking lot on a sunny day and the bus marquee reads, “Abbott”.]

Skip the parking and ride in style. 🚍 The is your easy, affordable way to explore downtown Columbia — from The Vista t...
08/02/2025

Skip the parking and ride in style. 🚍 The is your easy, affordable way to explore downtown Columbia — from The Vista to Five Points and everything in between.

Ride for just $1 and connect with the heart of the city. 🌇

[A photo shows the inside of a Soda Cap Connector bus. The seats are a vibrant pink, and the top of the bus shows COMET branded yellow, green and blue flames. The sun can be seen coming through the windows on the floor of the bus.]

08/01/2025

Looking for fun this August around ? Let take you there! Catch a ride to:

• The 20th Annual Brew at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

• 803 Day at Doko Meadows Park

• Nate Bargatze's Big Dumb Eyes World Tour

• The Main Street Latin Festival

[A 12-second video showing the inside of a COMET bus. There’s a gray overlay over the video, with dates and information on August events happening in Columbia, S.C. The text at the top of the screen reads, “Catch The COMET to these July events”. The COMET’s logo in white can be seen at the bottom of the screen.]

Address

3613 Lucius Road
Columbia, SC
29201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18032557133

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