News & Updates

COTA’S Financial Performance and Management Earns Prestigious AAA Bond Rating by Standard and Poor’s

Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has awarded the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) with its first-ever AAA bond rating due to the organization’s robust financial performance and sound management. The top rating from one of the three major rating agencies puts COTA in a strong position to finance capital investments, allowing the authority to […]

Sep 20, 2023
Press Release

AEP Ohio President and Chief Operating Officer Marc Reitter Welcomed to Cota Board Of Trustees

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees welcomed American Electric Power Ohio (AEP Ohio) President and Chief Operating Officer Marc Reitter as its newest member earlier this month. His appointment to the COTA board is effective immediately. “I’m excited to join this forward-thinking team dedicated to improving the lives of residents and visitors […]

Sep 20, 2023
Announcement

Take COTA to the Ohio State University Buckeyes Home Opener Against the Youngstown State Penguins Saturday

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is ready to help customers get to The Ohio State University home opener against the Youngstown State Penguins this Saturday at noon. COTA offers service all morning and afternoon on multiple transit lines to get fans to and from Ohio Stadium, avoid parking costs and safely get to the […]

Sep 8, 2023
Press Release

COTA Announces September Service Changes Begin Monday; Service to Expand Past 11 P.M. Weeknights, Line 35 Returns

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will launch its latest service change on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Timetables for each transit line will be available online at COTA.com. COTA is happy to announce a restoration of some services in September as recruitment of transit operators has begun to alleviate the workforce shortage crisis. These service […]

Aug 30, 2023
Announcement

COTA AND Columbus City Schools Announce Renewal of Unlimited Transit Access for All CCS 9-12 Grade Students

As students return to the classroom, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and Columbus City Schools (CCS) will once again offer supplemental transit access for all CCS students in grades 9-12 grade for the 2023-24 school year. The announcement comes after a successful first year of the Educational Pass Program, which provides unlimited access to […]

Aug 25, 2023
Press Release

COTA and TWU Local 208 Announce New Policy to Provide Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Family Leave to Employees

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and Transportation Workers of America, Local 208 (TWU) today announced a new collectively bargained Paid Family Leave policy. In addition to TWU-represented employees, COTA is making the paid policy available to all COTA employees who are starting or expanding their families. The new policy allows parents and children to […]

Aug 17, 2023
Press Release

COTA BELIEVE Team to Host ‘Produce Stand’ Food Distribution Wednesday at Northern Lights Park & Ride

The Central Ohio Transit Authority’s (COTA) African American Employee Resource Group will host its “COTA Produce Stand” food distribution event Wednesday, August 16 beginning at 3 p.m. at the COTA Northern Lights Park and Ride on Cleveland Avenue in Linden. Fresh fruit and vegetables will be available for families in need, provided by the Mid-Ohio […]

Aug 15, 2023
Press Release

COTA Public Information Meetings on September Service Improvements Scheduled for August 17 & 22

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public information meetings regarding COTA service improvements that will be effective Monday, September 4, 2023. The meetings will be held Thursday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 22 at noon. COTA makes changes to its service three times a year, on the first Monday […]

Aug 15, 2023
Announcement

COTA Reports Transit Ridership Increase Ahead of Planned Service Improvements Coming This September

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) today announced an increase of almost 600,000 additional trips across all transit lines at the midyear point in 2023 compared to one year earlier. The increase in ridership comes as COTA is planning a significant restoration of some services in September as recruitment of bus operators has begun to […]

Aug 15, 2023
Press Release