Riding COTA

1. Plan Ahead

• Know where you want to go and when.
  • Use Trip Planner to plan a trip.
  • View Bus Stops to find stops near your location.
  • View Schedules to find regular bus line information.
  • View Park & Rides near your location.
  • Download COTA Connector app and load funds to your account
  • View our Code of Conduct for riding COTA.
• Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

2. Pay the Fare

• Pay Cash
  • You must have exact cash fare. Drivers do not carry change.

  OR

• Purchase a pass
  • DayPasses can be purchased on the bus. Tell your operator before you pay.
  • Passes may also be purchased at one of our pass locations.
    • Read about fares and our pass program here.
• Pay with COTA Connector
  • Activate ride ticket on your phone and scan on Farebox
  • Scan smart card on Farebox
  • More details at cota.com/cotaconnector
• Transfers
  • Ask your operator for a transfer pass if needed. Transfers are free and good for two hours.

3. Signal to Stop

• Signal to stop by pulling the yellow cord above the window.
  • Stops are announced ahead of time. Please pay close attention to your planned stop.
  • Exit through the back door; this helps keep buses on time. Push on the door to exit.