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ROLL TO THE POLLS: COTA ANNOUNCES NO TRANSIT FARES ON ELECTION DAY

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will waive all fares on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5 to help improve voter access to polling locations. There will be no fares for the entire service day on all COTA fixed-route buses, COTA Mainstream, Mainstream On-Demand, and COTA//Plus. Since 2019, COTA’s Board of Trustees has waived fares for […]

Nov 4, 2024
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon to Reroute Multiple COTA Transit Lines and Close Stops

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) expects major delays and reroutes this Sunday as thousands of runners participate in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon and Half-Marathon. On Sunday, Oct. 20, at least 17 COTA transit lines will be rerouted throughout the morning and early afternoon. Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, […]

Oct 17, 2024
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COTA Board Approves No Fares on Election Day; No Fares for Veterans and Active Military on Veterans Day

During the September meeting, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees unanimously approved two resolutions to waive all transit fares for all customers on Election Day and waive fares for veterans and active military members on Veterans Day. To help improve access to polling locations, customers can board any COTA Transit vehicle on […]

Sep 26, 2024
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COTA to Operate Holiday Service Schedule on Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will operate Holiday Service on Monday, Sept. 2. When COTA operates Holiday Service, transit lines 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. COTA//Plus will only operate in the […]

Aug 28, 2024
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COTA to Launch September Service Improvements on Monday; Zoo Bus Service Extended Through October 27

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will launch its latest service change on Monday, September 2, 2024. Timetables for each transit line will be available online at COTA.com/ServiceChanges. COTA makes changes to its service three times a year, on the first Monday of January, May, and September. Changes include schedule adjustments to improve travel times, […]

Aug 28, 2024
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COTA and Columbus City Schools Renew Unlimited Transit Access for All CCS High School Students

Central Ohio Transit Authority’s (COTA) commitment to help transport students to the classroom continues as it once again partners with Columbus City Schools (CCS) to offer supplemental transit access for all CCS students in grades 9-12 for the 2024-25 school year. This is the third year COTA and CCS have partnered to offer the Educational […]

Aug 19, 2024
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COTA Public Information Meetings on September Service Changes Scheduled for August 8 and 13

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public information meetings regarding COTA service improvements that will be effective Monday, September 2, 2024. The meetings will be held on Thursday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 13 at noon. COTA changes its service three times a year, on the first Monday of […]

Aug 5, 2024
Announcement

Garth Weithman Named Deputy Chief Executive Officer of COTA

Today, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a contract naming Garth Weithman the organization’s new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Weithman will help oversee COTA’s transit operations, human resources, and information, innovation, and technology. “I am pleased that our Board recognizes Garth’s indelible contribution to […]

Jul 24, 2024
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Take COTA to the Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest; COTA Announces Reroutes Friday Through Sunday

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is preparing for a busy weekend as the Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest returns to the downtown area. The 2024 Jazz & Rib Fest takes place July 19-21 along the Scioto Mile, Bicentennial Park, West Bank Park, Rich, and Main Street bridges. Festival patrons can explore the best transit routes […]

Jul 18, 2024
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