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Important Notice: Route Maps Update

Important Notice: Route Maps Update

We’ve discovered that some of the route maps on our website are currently incorrect. Our team is actively working to fix these errors. In the meantime, if you have any questions about where a specific bus route goes, please contact our dispatch team at 978-283-7916. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we resolve this issue.

Thank you!

Affected Routes: 1: Gloucester - Rockport via Eastern Ave, #2 Gloucester Crossing/Gloucester Business Express, 3: Lanesville, 4: Gloucester - Rockport via Thatcher Road, 5: Gloucester - West Gloucester - Essex, 6: Magnolia, 7: Saturday Mall Shuttle, 8: City of Beverly Shuttle, 9: Beverly Commuter, All Routes

Service Alert: Temporary Suspension of MBTA CharlieCard Issuance and Renewal

Attention Riders,

Please be advised that CATA is currently unable to issue or renew MBTA CharlieCards.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue.

Thank you for your understanding.

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