Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority/The COMET Employee Directory
Truck TransportationSouth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
The COMET is a transit service operated by the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, providing countywide public transportation in the Columbia, South Carolina area. It offers a network of fixed routes, flexible ReFlex services, and vanpool options, along with subsidy programs with Uber and Lyft and a DART service to grocery stores and nighttime access, plus ADA paratransit coverage in Richland and parts of Lexington County. The organization also supports a bikeshare presence with eight Blue Bike stations in Downtown Columbia, and the system is delivered under contract by multiple operators. Based in Columbia, The COMET serves tens of thousands of riders annually, with a fleet exceeding 80 buses, vans, and trolleys, and its services are marketed through a regional transportation authority framework. A recent development includes the launch of a signature sound intended to enhance rider engagement across communications. The COMET’s services are positioned within the urban and regional public transportation sector, addressing mobility needs across the Midlands region.