CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Safety on Charlotte’s public transit system remains a key topic in the area in the wake of the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska and as voters are set to decide on a one-cent sales tax intended to boost funding for the system.
This week, a WCNC Charlotte viewer reached out, saying he saw someone on the light rail concealing a gun and vaping. His question: is this allowed?
Let’s verify.
- The Charlotte-Area Transit System (CATS)
What we found
CATS says any dangerous weapon is not allowed on the system. That includes guns. Additionally, smoking, vaping and flammable liquids are not allowed on public transportation in Charlotte…