September 4, 2014 - Bismarck, N.D. – College students are now eligible to ride the CAT for a reduced rate. By showing their student identification, college students can save money on single ride, 1-day and 30-day passes.
“We know how money can get tight for college students,” said Transit Director Robin Werre. “We’re hoping to help offset some of that, while maintaining accessibility of Bismarck and Mandan for them.”
The discounted rates are $.50 for a one-way ride, $2.50 for a one-day pass, and $20 for a 30-day day pass. Discount rates are also available for K-12 students, senior citizens (60+), Medicare card holders, and individuals with disabilities. Regular rates are $1.25 for a one-way ride, $5 for a one-day pass, and $30 for a 30-day pass.
Passes may be purchased from drivers, or at the CAT office at 3750 E. Rosser Ave. in Bismarck. Call 701-323-9CAT for more information. You must have exact cash/change when purchasing a pass from a driver, and tell the driver which pass you are buying before placing money in the farebox. Drivers do not carry cash and cannot access farebox money. CAT accepts cash and checks, but does not accept debit and credit cards. If unable to use exact cash/change, a change card will be issued with the remaining balance. The change card may be used to pay for future CAT bus rides and it does not expire. 30-day passes expire 30 days after the issue date, while 1-day passes expire at midnight on the day they were issued.
The BisMan CAT is the fixed route public bus system serving Bismarck and Mandan with 12 routes. CAT is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, after providing more than 135,000 rides last year. More information about the CAT is available online at www.thecatbus.com.
Bis-Man Transit has been serving individuals over the age of 60, as well as individuals with disabilities, since 1990 with reliable, convenient and affordable transportation – with nearly 165,000 rides provided last year. Bis-Man Transit operates within Bismarck and Mandan, extends service to an area two miles area outside the city limits of Bismarck, Mandan and Lincoln N.D., and provides service to the University of Mary. More information about Bis-Man Transit is available online at www.bismantransit.com.