Beginning next week, Mount Pleasant will see new public transportation changes as part of service adjustments by CARTA. Effective Monday, October 13, 2025, these changes include revised bus schedules and route transitions to improve efficiency, address traffic patterns, and better align services with rider demand.
On local routes serving Mount Pleasant, adjustments will focus on optimizing trip times around high-volume periods and improving connections for passengers transferring between the Mount Pleasant area and Downtown Charleston. Route 40 will dedicate vehicles to circulate within Mount Pleasant as well as make direct trips to Downtown, using Towne Center as a central transfer point. Route 41 will run only on adjusted local circuits, also connecting with Route 40 for downtown travel.
Passengers are encouraged to use the transit app or CARTA’s Next Bus phone line for real-time updates. Customer service will remain available via call or online chat for further assistance during these transitions.
No information is currently available about additional changes such as fare updates or entirely new routes starting next week. It is recommended that riders check CARTA’s official announcementsEffective next week, there are schedule and routing adjustments to CARTA bus service in Mount Pleasant. Starting Monday, October 13, 2025, Route 40 will have a dedicated vehicle circulating solely within Mount Pleasant, with Towne Center as a transfer hub for passengers needing to travel downtown. The other Route 40 buses will run between Mount Pleasant and Downtown Charleston via I-526. Route 41 will operate exclusively in Mount Pleasant on a detour and also use Towne Center for transfers to Route 40 serving downtown. These changes are designed to improve efficiency and adapt to local traffic patterns and special event needs. Riders should expect possible delays during the adjustment period and are encouraged to check real-time updates through the transit app or by calling CARTA’s information lines for up-to-date route information.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.vta.org/servicechange)
[2](https://rideonkrt.com/october-2025-changes/)
[3](https://ridecarta.com/category/news-announcements/)
[4](https://www.mtplcsd.org/departments/transportation)
[5](https://www.wmata.com/initiatives/plans/Better-Bus/index.cfm)
