Cherokee County Unveils Georgia's First Propane-Powered Public Transit Buses Cherokee Area Transportation Service (CATS) has purchased three propane-powered buses from Coach and Equipment Bus Sales, Inc. The total cost was $307,553 with $261,420 paid for with a Federal Transportation Authority grant and $46,132 from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The new vehicles replace three aging CATS buses that provide fixed route service, which ensures that those in need of transportation can schedule a regular route for a small fee. CATS also provides a demand response service, so residents can schedule rides for things such as doctor’s appointments.“We are excited to bring in three new vehicles that use a cleaner fuel source and have expected lower maintenance costs,” said Community Services Agency Director Bryan Reynolds. “With the purchase, we were able to secure increased federal transportation support and a Federal Transit Authority fuel subsidy, saving our taxpayers money.”
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