Niner Transit is a zero-fare bus service serving the students, staff, faculty, and general public on and around the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's campus in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since it began operations in July 2017, Academy Bus Lines and the University provide year-round service, with Academy operating traditional bus services and the University operating student-only shuttles and paratransit services.
Currently, Niner Transit operates 3 bus routes and 2 shuttle bus routes on a regular basis.ÃÂ Of the 5 routes, 3 run on weekdays 6:00 am to 2:00 am, with various shuttle and ParaTransit services on limited schedules. On weekends, the Green and Silver routes are the only routes that provide service, running from 9:00am to 2:00 am.
As of March 6, 2026, Academy Bus Linesâ original contract that was expected to end June 30, 2027, has been extended to June 30, 2028.
As of February 2026, Niner Transit's fleet consists of 13 transit buses, 8 shuttles, and 3 ParaTransit vans, with vehicles ranging in production years from 2011 to 2025. Despite utilizing vehicles as old as 2011, Niner Transit's operators, Academy Bus Lines and UNC Charlotte's PaTS, ensure that all vehicles are well-maintained and kept in excellent working condition.
Niner Transit offers 5 routes on a regular basis, 2 Gameday-only bus routes, and prearranged ParaTransit & Charter services. Additionally, the University also operates the "49er ColdRush" Route during snowdays.
Throughout the years, Niner Transit has offered various different shuttle and bus services. Several routes have been altered to shift changes in demand, while other routes have been created to temporarily assist in the mass transportation of students.