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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 29, 2023

The COMET Names New Executive Director/CEO

Maurice Pearl's tenure as executive director/CEO began on Nov. 13.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 18, 2023

RATP Dev, COMET Begin 'Hy-Drate Me' Campaign

The program started as a pilot back in July.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 10, 2022

The COMET Announces Passing of Interim CEO

Derrick Huggins, interim CEO and executive director at The COMET, died unexpectedly on Oct. 7.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 3, 2022

The COMET Names New Director, Operations

Jackie Bowers will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the prime contractor to ensure service is being delivered every day and she will continue to direct the customer experience department.

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NewsMay 5, 2022

COMET Rolls Out Service Plan to Improve On-Time Performance

Beginning Sunday May 8, new schedules and route maps will reflect bus arrivals with updated time points so that riders can better plan their trips.

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NewsMay 7, 2021

Andoh Headed to Oregon's CAT

He will transition to the executive director position in July 2022 when current Executive Director Patty Fink retires.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson April 8, 2021

One Year In: Operators Talk COVID Impact on Transit Safety

While it is clear the pandemic has changed the face of transit operations, it has also proven the importance of proper emergency planning to meet passenger and employee needs.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2021

The COMET Offers Free Rides to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

The rides are part of the agency’s “Don’t Miss Your Shot” campaign seeking to inform and transport residents to major vaccination sites in Richland and Lexington Counties.

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NewsDecember 17, 2020

The COMET To Provide COVID-19 Testing To Riders

The agency partners with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to provide free COVID-19 testing to riders.

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NewsNovember 30, 2020

S.C.’s The COMET Releases Progress Report

The document details the agency’s progress in four key areas: fiscal responsibility and operational accountability, ridership, safety and security, and creative partnerships.

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