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After interim CEO's abrupt exit, CATS names new leader to oversee bus system
August 29, 2023 6:13 PM
BATON ROUGE - About a week after CATS lost its second CEO in under two years , the Baton Rouge bus system has installed a new leader to head up its operations. The CATS Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to name Theo Richards its newest CEO. In a statement,... more » -
Interim CATS boss abruptly quits as problems persist for troubled bus system
August 23, 2023 12:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - Interim CATS CEO Dwana Williams has resigned a little more than a year after she took the place of the bus system's last boss , who was ousted amid a series of WBRZ Investigative Unit reports uncovering the many problems at the agency. Sources with the... more » -
EBR resumes classes Tuesday, will keep altered dismissal schedule through Labor Day Play Video
August 21, 2023 1:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - Students will return to schools in East Baton Rouge on Tuesday after missing two days in a row due because of a pay dispute between the school system and its bus drivers. School leaders met with the disgruntled bus drivers Monday after more than half of... more » -
Nakamoto: New CATS manager was fired from previous government job, facing sexual harassment lawsuit Play Video
April 6, 2022 5:33 PM
BATON ROUGE- The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is again making questionable decisions with who leads the agency. Stream WBRZ newscasts here Board members tell WBRZ, CATS hired Keith Cunningham as the agency's interim CAO days ago. Cunningham most recently worked for the Louisiana Housing Corporation where he... more » -
Most local school systems still weighing mask requirements; here's what they're saying Play Video
July 22, 2021 2:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - School districts in the capital area are still deciding what classes will look like when students return this fall as coronavirus cases are again spiking across the state. Here's what local school districts said about potential mask requirements as of July 30. Ascension Parish: No... more » -
Capital Area Transit System (CATS) reminds riders to wear masks
July 7, 2020 11:02 AM
BATON ROUGE - Residents in the Capital City have been diligent when it comes to wearing masks, according to Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome during a Tuesday morning interview with WBRZ. Later that morning, Capital Area Transit System (CATS) reminded residents that just as they must wear masks while frequenting... more » -
Parish working through bus driver shortage, parents upset with overcrowded buses Play Video
August 27, 2019 7:19 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - Livingston Parish Public Schools says it has a massive problem: there aren't enough bus drivers. "It's a massive, massive problem that we have," said LPPS Asst. Superintendent Steve Parrill. "We're up 600 students. We're about past our pre-flood numbers and we're struggling with bus drivers." ... more » -
EBR school buses prep for students' return since flood Play Video
September 5, 2016 6:53 PM
BATON ROUGE – Students in East Baton Rouge will head back to school on Tuesday and the school system wants to make sure that kids will continue to have the option of riding the bus. With the start of each school bus, bus drivers' number one concern is the... more » -
Thursday CATS bus routes with limited service
August 18, 2016 9:25 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Capital Area Transit System says limited service to most of its lines is back on Thursday. Service has been restored to most routes, but trips are limited and buses are not running as regularly as they normally do. Riders should consult RouteMatch or the Cats... more » -
Some CATS bus routes remain in limited service
August 16, 2016 10:52 AM
BATON ROUGE - CATS say it is continuing to support rescue and evacuation operations, but more buses will return to regular service than in the days prior on Tuesday. Service has been restored to most routes, but trips are limited and buses are not running as regularly as they... more » -
CATS prepared to adjust routes should traffic accompany protests
July 7, 2016 2:09 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) says it will be monitoring the volume and flow of traffic in the area of vigils and protests for recently slain Alton Sterling over the coming days. Peaceful gatherings are planned throughout the city, and CATS intends to stay ahead... more » -
CATS meeting addresses safety in public meeting after Thursday crash Play Video
April 17, 2016 9:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Capital Area Transit System hosted a public meeting Monday morning to discuss concerns safety issues with the union representing local bus drivers. The meeting with the CATS Board of Directors, requested by the Amalgamated Transit Union, comes after three people were hurt when a bus... more » -
CATS to offer texting bus updates for non smartphone riders
February 10, 2016 11:47 AM
BATON ROUGE – CATS riders who do not have smartphones will soon have a new option to see when to catch the next bus. The Capital Area Transit System announced a new text message option for riders Wednesday. The new text system will allow riders to text their... more »