State Legislators Suggest City-Parish Takeover of CATS, Citing Their Expertise in Going Nowhere

Local leaders promise big transit upgrades, starting with the important stuff—like a new logo and committee meetings. The only physical improvement so far? A brand-new bus stop surrounded by caution tape and bulldozers.
CATS Drivers to Strike: Ridership Numbers to Remain Unchanged at Nearly Zero

Baton Rouge’s bus drivers are set to strike tomorrow, but officials predict no major disruptions—mostly because ridership was already nonexistent. The biggest change? The city’s empty buses just won’t be moving.