Clarksville Transit System Seeks Community Input on New App Name

The transit service is launching a mobile app and wants residents to vote on the name.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:56pm

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Clarksville Transit System (CTS) is launching a new mobile app that will allow riders to pay fares and board buses more conveniently. CTS is asking the community to vote on the app's name, providing four options: CTS Tap, CTS Tap+, CTS Tap + More, and CTS Move. The transit service is also upgrading its fareboxes to include tap-to-pay and in-app payment features.

Why it matters

The new CTS app and fare payment upgrades aim to make public transportation more accessible and user-friendly for Clarksville residents. Engaging the community in the app naming process is a way for CTS to build excitement and ownership around the new technology.

The details

The CTS app will allow riders to pay fares directly from their phones, streamlining the boarding process. In addition to the app, CTS is upgrading its fareboxes to include tap-to-pay and in-app payment options. The community can vote on the app's name by reacting to CTS's Facebook post with the corresponding emoji for their preferred choice: CTS Tap, CTS Tap+, CTS Tap + More, or CTS Move.

  • CTS announced the new app and fare payment upgrades on April 3, 2026.

The players

Clarksville Transit System

The public transportation service for Clarksville, Tennessee, providing bus routes and paratransit services to the community.

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What they’re saying

“Your voice matters, and we can't wait to see which name comes out on top! Stay tuned... your future ride just got a whole lot easier”

— Clarksville Transit System

What’s next

CTS will tally the community votes on the Facebook post to determine the winning app name.

The takeaway

By engaging the Clarksville community in the app naming process, CTS is fostering a sense of ownership and excitement around the new technology, which aims to make public transportation more accessible and user-friendly for local residents.