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COTA to Operate on Holiday Service Schedule in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will operate holiday service on Monday, Jan. 20. Holiday service means COTA’s fixed-route bus lines will operate on Sunday schedules. Customers can plan their trip or view Sunday timetables at COTA.com or use the Transit app to view Sunday service. […]

Jan 15, 2025
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COTA to Host Two Public Comment Meetings to Discuss Possible Service Improvements in May

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public comment meetings to discuss proposed service changes that will begin Monday, May 5. The meetings will be held on Thursday, January 16, and Tuesday, January 21. COTA customers and community members can learn about the potential service improvements and provide feedback during these sessions. Thursday, […]

Jan 15, 2025
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COTA ANNOUNCES NO FARES MONDAY DUE TO LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY; CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER CLOSED

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) suspended fares system-wide for Monday, Jan. 6, due to the Level 2 snow emergency that has been declared in Franklin County. COTA suspends fares on all transit vehicles on all routes in the event the Franklin County Sheriff declares a Level 2 or Level 3 snow emergency. COTA offers this […]

Jan 6, 2025
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COTA Announces Transit and Customer Service Hours in Observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

In Observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is announcing adjusted holiday hours. COTA Fixed-Route Bus Service – All bus lines will operate holiday service on Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. When COTA operates Holiday Service, transit lines operate on Sunday schedules. Customers can plan their […]

Dec 17, 2024
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COTA Board of Trustees Approves Enhanced Service Through 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets

Today, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a balanced $238 million operating budget focused on more front-line staff, increased service, and improved customer experiences. The 2025 budget proposes an additional 63,000 service hours, more transit frequency, and better technology to help customers plan their trips. Trustees also unanimously approved a […]

Dec 11, 2024
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COTA Public Information Meetings on January Service Changes Scheduled for December 5 and 1

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public information meetings regarding COTA service improvements effective Monday, January 6, 2024. The meetings will be held on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 10 at noon. COTA makes changes to its service three times a year, on the first Monday of January, […]

Dec 3, 2024
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COTA to Operate Holiday Schedule on Thanksgiving Day

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will operate holiday service on Thursday, Nov. 28. Holiday service means COTA’s fixed-route bus lines will operate on Sunday schedules. Customer Care Call Center also will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28. Customers can still plan trips and view transit schedules at COTA.com or by […]

Nov 26, 2024
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COTA Waives Fares for All Veterans and Active Military in Honor of Veterans Day; COTA to Operate Holiday Service on Monday

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will honor our nation’s veterans by waiving fares for all active and retired military personnel on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. COTA’s Board of Trustees once again unanimously approved a resolution in September to waive fares for veterans and active military on Veterans Day. This is the 9th year COTA […]

Nov 8, 2024
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CENTRAL OHIO VOTERS APPROVE ISSUE 47, PAVING THE WAY FOR A MODERNIZED COTA TRANSIT SYSTEM

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) expressed its appreciation to voters for approving Issue 47, which provides essential funding to support LinkUS, Central Ohio’s growth and mobility initiative. Placed on the Nov. 5 ballot by COTA, in partnership with the City of Columbus, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), and the Franklin County Board of […]

Nov 7, 2024
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