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| '''Operating Name''' || '''Lower Anthracite Transportation System'''
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| '''Offices''' || 137 West 4th Street<br>Mt. Carmel, PA  17851
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| '''Area Served''' || Borough of Mt. Carmel, PA and surrounding area of Northumberland County.
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| '''Fleet Size (appr.)''' || 4 (fixed route)
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| '''Employees (appr.)''' || 2 (full-time)<br> 3 (part-time)
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| '''Founded(appr.)''' || 1982
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| '''Service Area<br>(Square Miles)(appr.)''' || 56
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| '''Website''' || [https://www.facebook.com/Lower-Anthracite-Transit-System-LATS-462781600422508/?fref=ts Facebook page]
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The '''Lower Anthracite Transportation System''' or '''LATS''' is a small transportation system serving the boro of Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area, primarily of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The '''Lower Anthracite Transportation System''' or '''LATS''' is a small transportation system serving the boro of Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area, primarily of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.


The borough of Mount Carmel manages LATS service through a contracted service provider, [[Catawese Coach Lines]], a contract that has been in place since early in 2013.  The previous contract was with [[King Coal Tours]], an operator that had been in place for over thirty years.
The Borough of Mount Carmel manages LATS service through a contracted service provider, [[Catawese Coach Lines]], a contract that has been in place since early in 2013.  The previous contract was with [[King Coal Tours]], an operator that had been in place for over thirty years.


==Routes==
==Routes==


The LATS route system, based out of Mount Carmel, weekdays and Saturdays.  
The LATS route system, based out of Mount Carmel, operates weekdays and Saturdays only.  


* Route 1:  Mount Carmel, Atlas, Natalie, Marion Heights, Kulpmont, Locust Gap, and Ashland
* '''Route 1''':  Mount Carmel, Atlas, Natalie, Marion Heights, Kulpmont, Locust Gap, and Ashland
* Route 2:  Shamokin township   
* '''Route 2''':  Shamokin township   
 
* '''Route 3''':  Knoebel's Amusement Resort (seasonal)
* Route 3:  Knoebel's Amusement Resort (seasonal)
* '''Susquehanna Mall''':  Service to Susquehanna Valley Mall (Saturdays only/seasonal)


The routes connect at the Walmart or plaza at Coal Twp.
The routes connect at the Walmart or plaza at Coal Twp.
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''This section is incomplete, you can help!''
''This section is incomplete, you can help!''
===Active===


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|align="left"|Unknown status, after fleet number 407 entered service.
* Purchased and entered service June 23, 2009.
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* Entered service in 2015.
* Purchased September 29, 2014.
* Playfully referred to as the "Circus Bus".<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lower-Anthracite-Transit-System-LATS/462781600422508 LATS Facebook Page]</ref>
* Entered service March 4, 2015.
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|align="left"|Entered service February 22, 2018.
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===Inactive (retired)===
 
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* Originally operated by [[King Coal Tours]].
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LATS buses connect to [[Schuylkill Transportation System]] buses at Ashland.
LATS buses connect to [[Schuylkill Transportation System]] buses at Ashland.
In addition to local bus services, LATS connects at a number of points, to [[Fullington Tours|Fullington Trailways]] buses.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:46, 4 April 2019

Lower Anthracite Transportation System logo.png
Operating Name Lower Anthracite Transportation System
Offices 137 West 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, PA 17851
Area Served Borough of Mt. Carmel, PA and surrounding area of Northumberland County.
Fleet Size (appr.) 4 (fixed route)
Employees (appr.) 2 (full-time)
3 (part-time)
Founded(appr.) 1982
Service Area
(Square Miles)(appr.)		 56
Website Facebook page


The Lower Anthracite Transportation System or LATS is a small transportation system serving the boro of Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area, primarily of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

The Borough of Mount Carmel manages LATS service through a contracted service provider, Catawese Coach Lines, a contract that has been in place since early in 2013. The previous contract was with King Coal Tours, an operator that had been in place for over thirty years.

Routes

The LATS route system, based out of Mount Carmel, operates weekdays and Saturdays only.

  • Route 1: Mount Carmel, Atlas, Natalie, Marion Heights, Kulpmont, Locust Gap, and Ashland
  • Route 2: Shamokin township
  • Route 3: Knoebel's Amusement Resort (seasonal)
  • Susquehanna Mall: Service to Susquehanna Valley Mall (Saturdays only/seasonal)

The routes connect at the Walmart or plaza at Coal Twp.

Roster

This section is incomplete, you can help!

Active

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
404 2009 Chevrolet

Champion

Express

Challenger

Unknown status, after fleet number 407 entered service.
  • Purchased and entered service June 23, 2009.
405-406 2014 Chevrolet Express
Cutaway
  • Purchased September 29, 2014.
  • Entered service March 4, 2015.
407 2018 Ford E-?50 Entered service, April, 2018.

Support vehicle

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
2 2016 Ford Ford Fusion
Station Wagon 		Entered service February 22, 2018.

Inactive (retired)

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
Blue Bird

Facilities

Offices

137 West 4th Street
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
Tel: (570) 339-3956

Fare

LATS implemented a adult base fare that is paid upon boarding the bus. Children pay a discounted fare compared to adults. Seniors are exempt from a fare, due to fares being subsidized by the Pennsylvania State Lottery.

Connections to other agencies

LATS buses connect to Schuylkill Transportation System buses at Ashland.

In addition to local bus services, LATS connects at a number of points, to Fullington Trailways buses.

References

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