NEW CDC ORDER EFFECTIVE 2/1/21- ALL PASSENGERS MUST WEAR MASK TO RIDE!!

In response to COVID-19 please review our updates & press releases:

TO ALL PASSENGERS

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CDC ORDER:

CDC ORDER UNDER SECTION 361 effective 11:59 PM Mon Feb 1,2021

Due to New Security Directive sent by the US Dept. of Transportation and the CDC.

Under the ORDER, the NCATA must require all passengers to wear a mask covering their mouth and nose to board on our bus and keep it on for the duration of their travel.
Failure to comply with this ORDER is a violation of FEDERAL LAW.

These are the exemptions:
- Children under age of 2 years.
- Person with disability who cannot wear a mask because of that disability.
- If you are claiming an exemption for a medical condition, you must show documentation from a licensed medical provider.

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QUICK LINKS/POPULAR ROUTES

Survey Request for Fixed-Route Riders

Posted on June 23, 2021 by sparq

The New Castle Area Transit Authority is requesting the completion of a survey for fixed-route riders. Links can be found below.

To view and complete in English

To view and complete in Spanish

Restarting River’s Casino Route – Starting Monday, January 11, 2021

Posted on January 5, 2021 by sparq

Beginning Monday January 11, 2021 NCATA is returning to the Rivers Casino!!!!

Monday thru Fridays ONLY
Departing: 10:30 am
Departing: 3:00 pm
From: NCATA 311 Mahoning Avenue
New Castle, PA 16102

Pittsburgh Run – Rivers Casino Flyer

A Message from NCATA on COVID-19 and NCATA Operations

Posted on March 16, 2020 by sparq

Covid-19 Response

The health, safety, and well-being of our passengers, employees, and the communities we serve, is of the utmost importance.
Buses are being disinfected daily.
Please follow CDC guidelines by washing your hands, covering your cough, and staying home if you feel ill.
Please be aware, service and/or schedule changes may be made on a DAILY BASIS in any emergency.

Hygiene Tips for Riders

Announcements

As of Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 ALL Casino trips and the 12:30 pm departure from the East Busway have been CANCELLED until further notice.
The Friday evening 5:30 pm and 10:00 pm Rivers Casino and East Busway/Downtown Pittsburgh runs have been CANCELLED until further notice.

Walk-In Traffic

In response to the Covid-19 Virus. NCATA is suspending walk-in traffic into our main office. Senior passes and bus passes are available at the transfer center. Bus passes are also available online.

New Castle Transit – Holiday Schedule 2020

Posted on December 17, 2019 by sparq

2020 Holiday Schedule

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Local City Route Bus Service ends at 1:15 pm
Last Pittsburgh Bus will leave Gate D at Busway at 12:30 PM (No Afternoon Service)

Friday, December 25, 2020

Closed for Christmas Day

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Normal Schedule

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Normal Schedule

Friday, January 1, 2021

Closed for New Years Day

Saturday, January 2, 2021

Normal Schedule

Transit CLOSED – Monday September 6, 2021 – No Bus Service in Observance of Labor Day

Posted on July 2, 2019 by sparq

In Observance of Labor Day – The New Castle Area Transit Authority will be closed on Monday September 6, 2021 and

will resume regular service on Tuesday September 7, 2021.

Winter Weather Emergency Preparedness

Posted on February 11, 2019 by sparq

New Castle Transit Authority

Winter Weather Emergency Preparedness

As per the PENNDOT Bureau of Public Transportation:

In the event of a State announced Commercial Ban of Vehicles on the Interstate Highway, this does include TRANSIT BUSES.

If these events occur we will have no option but to CANCEL Pittsburgh service during the commercial ban. As always we will do our very best in communicating these emergency events in a timely manner so our passengers can make alternate plans.