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COTA to Operate Holiday Service on Thanksgiving; Call Center & Customer Experience Center Closed

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will operate holiday service Thursday, Nov. 24. Holiday service means COTA’s fixed-route bus lines will operate on Sunday schedules. Customer Care Call Center also will be closed Thursday, Nov 24. Customers can still plan trips and view transit schedules at COTA.com or by using the […]

Nov 21, 2022
Press Release

COTA to Waive Transit Fares For All Veterans and Active Military on Veterans Day

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will honor our nation’s veterans by waiving fares for all active and retired military personnel on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. For customers to receive this benefit, they can provide military-issued identification to the transit operator when boarding, wear a veterans hat or article of clothing, or they can simply […]

Nov 8, 2022
Press Release

COTA Board of Trustees Approves No Fares on Election Day; No Fares for Veterans and Active Military on Veterans Day

During its 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 […]

Nov 8, 2022
Press Release

Library partners with COTA to offer riders instant access to eBooks and eAudiobooks

Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has partnered with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) to offer transit customers instant access to eBooks and eAudiobooks – even without a library card. With the new Read and Ride program, customers can use their smartphones to scan signs displayed inside COTA vehicles (see example below) using its complimentary onboard […]

Oct 13, 2022
Press Release

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon to Impact Multiple COTA Transit Lines & Stops This Sunday

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. 16, 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 13, 2022
Press Release
Columbus Ohio Transit Authority

COTA Board of Trustees Approves No Fares on Election Day; No Fares for Veterans and Active Military on Veterans Day

During its 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 […]

Oct 5, 2022
Press Release

COTA to Host Two Public Comment Meetings to Discuss Possible January Service Changes

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public comment meetings to discuss proposed service changes that will begin Monday, January 2, 2023. The meetings will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15 and Tuesday, Sept. 20. COTA customers and community members can learn about the potential changes and provide feedback during these sessions. Thursday, […]

Sep 15, 2022
Announcement

COTA Announces September Service Changes Begin Monday; Zoo Bus Extended Through October for Weekend Service

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will launch its latest service change on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. Timetables for each transit line are available online at COTA.com. COTA will make scheduling and/or frequency adjustments on the following transit lines: 1          Kenny / Livingston 2          N High / E Main 3          Northwest / Harrisburg 4          Indianola […]

Aug 31, 2022
Announcement

COTA to Operate Holiday Service on Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will operate Holiday Service on Monday, Sept. 5. When COTA operates Holiday Service, transit lines operate on their 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 […]

Aug 31, 2022
Announcement