Student Pass Options
CATA is offering the following options for Student Bus Passes for the 2021-2022 School Year. Passes are available for purchase at GHS, online, or through the mail.
Annual Pass – $200 prepaid bus pass valid on all CATA routes (except the Mall Bus), valid until August 31, 2022
Fall Semester Pass – $100 prepaid bus pass valid on all CATA routes (except the Mall Bus), valid until January 31, 2022
Pass Plus – $25 pass which allows a discount fare of $0.50 each time the student rides a CATA bus (except the Mall Bus), valid until August 31, 2022
ONLINE: Visit Online Store (do not use Internet Explorer)
MAIL: Complete the form and enclose a check for $25 (Pass Plus), $100 (Semester Pass), or $200 (Annual Pass) made payable to CATOC (Cape Ann Transportation Operating Co.). Send it with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: CATOC, 3R Pond Road, Gloucester, MA 01930.
Discounted passes may be available to income eligible families. If you think you qualify, request this discounted pass by providing proof of hardship with any of the following documents: 2020 Federal Income Tax Return, SSI letter of income, or Transitional Assistance letter of income. Proof of income must be made in writing to CATOC, 3R Pond Road, Gloucester, MA 01930
There will be NO in office replacements or sales.
If you have questions, please call Dispatch at 978-283-7916
GHS Service
Tripper Downtown Gloucester to GHS Tripper Essex Ave to GHS Tripper Magnolia Ave, Atlantic St to GHS Tripper Magnolia to GHS Tripper Rockport, Lanesville, Washington St to GHS Tripper Rocky Neck, Eastern Ave to GHS Tripper Back Shore, Rocky Neck to GHS Tripper Washington St, Cherry St to GHS