The COMET Adds Zero-Emission Buses to Fleet
2025-04-23
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is rolling into a cleaner future with the introduction of its first zero-emission buses. Thanks to aContinue Reading
John V. Furgess, Sr., Vice Chair of The COMET Board, Passes Away
2025-01-23
The COMET has announced the passing of its Vice Chair, John V. Furgess, Sr., a respected leader, advocate, and voice for the community. Furgess joinedContinue Reading
The COMET Shares Details on 2024 Transportation Penny Referendum with Local League of Women Voters
2024-09-26
Columbia, S.C. – On September 25, 2024, the Columbia Area League of Women Voters hosted a presentation on the upcoming 2024 Richland County Transportation PennyContinue Reading
COMET to Host Community Meet-and-Greet Events with New Executive Director
2024-08-08
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is inviting the public to a series of community meetings to meet their new Executive Director/CEO, MauriceContinue Reading
The COMET Recognized with Multiple Awards at United Way Live United Awards
2024-05-25
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) received two prestigious awards at the Live United Awards hosted by United Way of the Midlands atContinue Reading
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
Comet Sweeps awards at Statewide Transportation competition, advances to Nationals
2023-05-05
(May 3, 2023) Columbia, SC – Bus Operators and Maintenance staff of The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) scored in every category atContinue 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