Cat-Tran

Download the PASSIO GO app, choose Western Carolina University in the drop-down menu,         

and you will now be able to track all the shuttles that are on route.

You can go to the Cat-Tran website (WCU parking and transportation) Click on “Cat-Tran Route”

and all the routes, times and stops will be listed there.

You do not have to pay to ride Cat-Tran. Cat-Tran is available to all students, staff, faculty and family members when they visit.

The following rules apply to everyone who rides Cat-Tran:

1. NO Smoking or Vaping allowed on a shuttle.
2. NO alcoholic beverages or open containers are allowed on a shuttle.
3. NO standing is allowed on a shuttle.
4. NO scooters, skateboards, long boards, or one-wheels allowed on a shuttle.
5. NO fighting, disrespect or profanity will be tolerated on a shuttle.

Cat-Tran shuttles only go off campus when we provide the” Shopping Shuttle”.  This service is

provided one day each week.  The shuttle(s) will start at The University Center at 5:30 pm traveling to

Wal-Mart and Ingles.  The Shuttles will make continuous loops for 2 hours.  The last pick-up at Wal-Mart

will be 7:40 pm.  The shopping shuttle schedule can be found on The Cat-Tran web page, and it will be  

posted inside every shuttle.

Shuttle times: Monday - Friday: 7:30 am – 11:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday:  11:00 am – 11:00 pm

seven (7) days a week – two (2) shuttles will operate: 11:00 pm – 3:00 am from the outer parking lots

to the resident halls.

Yes, two (2) shuttles are in operation Monday thru Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Shuttles will not operate on the following holidays or breaks: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Good Friday, Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break. Schedules will also be posted on the web site and PASSIO app for breaks.

Cat-Tran shuttles are available during the following events for student and non-student riders: All home football games, Graduation (May and December), Open House and Mountain Heritage Day.

The only animal allowed on the Cat-Tran shuttles are registered Service Dogs. ESA or “in training” animals are not permitted on the shuttles.

Cat-Trans will pick up and drop off at designated Cat Tran stops only. With the PASSIO GO app you will be able to see all shuttles, routes and stops available. Please note that the Cat-Tran HUB is located at the University Center. All shuttles will begin and end a route at the HUB. If you need to change shuttles, you will need to ride the shuttle to the HUB and switch to the other shuttle needed.

All accidents are reported to The Western Carolina University Campus Police Department. All persons involved must remain at the scene of the accident until instructed otherwise by the Western Carolina University Police Department.