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CATS in Crisis Fare Evasion and Safety Gaps | Charlotte News
Charlotte’s transit system, CATS, is in deep trouble—over 60% of light rail riders skip fares, and despite issuing over 2,000 tickets in 2025, the agency only collected $550. The state auditor warns this isn’t just about lost revenue; paying riders show more respect for the system and prioritize safety. Meanwhile, public safety is dangerously under-resourced: only two CMPD officers patrol transit, no real-time crime center integration with security cameras, and zero enforcement of bans for disruptive riders. With turnstiles deemed impractical in Uptown, CATS faces a tangled web of financial…
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