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The COMET: Why they are Running?

Columbia, SC – The COMET is a vital tool for transportation in the Midlands that is committed to connecting citizens to the places they need to go safely and reliably.

During this time, they have been asked “Why are buses still on the road?”.

To understand the answer, one must first understand that the people presently riding the buses are very likely conducting essential travel. What exactly is “essential travel”? Here are a few examples of their riders and what constitutes essential travel in the present circumstances:

  • The nursing aide who is taking care of your loved ones, friends or neighbors relies on taking The COMET to get her/him to work.

  • The person who relies on public transportation because they live in a food desert and The COMET is the only way they can get to the grocery store.

  • Individuals who need to get to a pharmacy to pick up medication or to a medical facility to maintain their current health status may need The COMET to get there.

  • The cashier at the grocery store or the person who is stocking food, cleaning products and other necessities may need The COMET.

  • The medical personnel who assist doctors and nurses and help keep our hospitals running (clerks, IT personnel, janitorial staff, etc.) may need The COMET.

  • The person who is going to look after someone more vulnerable amid this crisis may need The COMET.

  • The restaurant worker who is helping to keep their business afloat and get your family their takeout order may need The COMET.

These are just a few instances of The COMET providing service to the community in crisis as they always do regularly. They are continuing to take stringent measures in thoroughly cleaning their buses and facilities by instituting hourly cleaning and daily disinfecting with a bio-clean solution. They have reduced their scheduled run times and have replaced their smaller buses with 35-foot or larger buses so that their riders can observe social distancing. Lastly, they are providing their services fare free until April 10 to ease the financial burden of those who may have lost wages due to the pandemic.

Additionally, they are continuing to work closely with the Governor’s office and local authorities as they implement safety measures in line with their directives and the current situation. Their administrative offices are currently restricting non-essential visitation and only allowing visits by appointment or with advanced notice. They have instructed passengers to observe social distancing in accordance with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) instructions as they travel and as they wait for their buses.

Getting citizens to the places they need to go safely and reliably is at the heart of their mission and one that their drivers, staff and administrators take seriously. They will continue to observe safe practices, sanitize their vehicles and buildings and be there for their riders so that they can be there for the citizens of the Midlands as long as they are able.

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