News & Rider Alerts

RIDER NOTICE: CTA’s Hail System Ending October 31st, 2025

Sep 3, 2025 | Alerts, Public Notices, Rider Information, Route Information

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will historically phase out its hail system after 50 years of service. The hail system previously allowed riders to flag down buses anywhere along the route. After a 60-day grace period, beginning October 31, 2025, riders will be required...

NEWS: Ninette Barrios named new Chief Executive Director of Coast Transit Authority

Aug 5, 2025 | Public Notices

Ninette Barrios joins Coast Transit Authority as CEO with over 15 years of experience in both the public and private transit sectors. Her background includes leadership roles at Transdev Services, Amazon Logistics, and Jefferson Parish Government, where she led...

NEWS: CTA’s 50th ANNIVERARY & TRY TRANSIT DAY: Ride CTA Buses FREE All Day on Thursday, June 19

Jun 9, 2025 | Alerts

In honor of their 50th Anniversary Coast Transit Authority (CTA) invites everyone to ride FREE all day during Try Transit Day on Thursday, June 19, 2025! Ride any of CTA’s public transit fleet which includes CTA’s nostalgic trolleys, Battery Electric Bus (BEB), hybrid...

NEWS: Coast Transit Authority Celebrates Earth Day

Apr 15, 2025 | Public Notices

Coast Transit Authority is celebrating Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Gulfport Transit Center Hub (1401 20th Avenue, Gulfport, MS). The public is invited to see CTA’s environmentally friendly bus and vehicle fleet that...