Lost & Found

Lost something on a COTA vehicle? Here’s how to retrieve it:

General Lost & Found Process

• Most items lost on COTA buses are held for seven days.
• To check for your item, call the Dispatch office at 614-272-3007.

For COTA Mainstream (Paratransit) Riders

• Items found on Mainstream vehicles are stored at the COTA Mobility Services Facility, 1330 Fields Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
• Lost items are kept for seven days, after which they will be disposed.

Exception: Bicycles

• Bikes left on bus racks are stored for 60 days.
• After that, they’re donated to approved non-profit organizations, per COTA policy.
• If you’re a non-profit and want to be added to the approved list, email purchasing@cota.com.