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Residents urge Tega Cay council to help save 82X express bus to Charlotte
Summary
City Manager said Rock Hill may end its $10,000/month contribution to the 82X express bus, citing ridership declines; multiple residents asked Council to partner with Rock Hill, Fort Mill and York County to preserve the route used by commuters to Charlotte.
Residents urged Tega Cay officials on May 18 to act to preserve the 82X CATS express bus service to Charlotte after the City Manager said Rock Hill is considering ending its contribution to the route.
City Manager Charlier Funderburk told the council that Rock Hill currently contributes about $10,000 per month toward the 82X program and is reviewing whether to continue because ridership has fallen from roughly 5,000 riders per month historically to about 700 per month at the Baxter and Carowinds stops. RFATS (regional transportation planning) is discussing cost‑sharing options but no formal offer or proposal has been presented to Tega Cay.
At the public comment period, Michael Plumley asked Council to work with Rock Hill, Fort Mill and York County to save the route, saying access to the 82X influenced his decision to live in the area. Laura Kaglic, who rides the 82X to commute to Charlotte, said many riders depend on it and that ridership increases when gas prices rise.
Councilmember James D. Foltz, who represented Tega Cay at an RFATS meeting, encouraged residents advocating for the 82X to contact council members and noted that cost‑sharing would be required to maintain the service.
There was no formal council action at the meeting; the report to council was preliminary. Council and staff indicated they will monitor RFATS discussions and any formal proposals that may be presented to the city.
