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COTA Announces Late-Night Service Expansion Beginning May 5 as Part of Linkus’ Commitment to Improving Transit

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is proud to announce expanded late-night service hours beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, with most bus lines operating past midnight Mondays through Saturdays — a major milestone in COTA’s commitment to providing accessible public transit for all customers. These major service improvements are made possible thanks to the LinkUS […]

Apr 29, 2025
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COTA Prepares for Reroutes and Delays During the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon this Weekend

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) customers should expect significant delays and reroutes this weekend as thousands of runners and walkers participate in the 22nd annual OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and Columbus Promise 5K on Saturday, April 26. Some reroutes will begin on Friday, April 25, at 5 p.m. as crews prepare for […]

Apr 22, 2025
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COTA Thanks DeWine, Ohio General Assembly for Support on Key Transit Initiatives in State Transportation Budget

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) expresses its appreciation to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly for their continued support of public transit in the recently approved state transportation budget. The budget includes a strong investment in transit funding, including the allocation of $27 million over the next two years for Ohio […]

Apr 3, 2025
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COTA Board of Trustees Authorizes Resolution to Waive All Transit Fares During Extreme Temperatures

Central Ohioans seeking shelter during extreme weather events now have access to transit service at no cost so that they may get to heating or cooling centers. The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the waiver of fares on all COTA routes during periods of unsafe temperatures. COTA […]

Jan 29, 2025
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COTA to Operate on Holiday Service Schedule in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will operate holiday service on Monday, Jan. 20. Holiday service means COTA’s fixed-route bus lines will 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. […]

Jan 15, 2025
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COTA to Host Two Public Comment Meetings to Discuss Possible Service Improvements in May

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public comment meetings to discuss proposed service changes that will begin Monday, May 5. The meetings will be held on Thursday, January 16, and Tuesday, January 21. COTA customers and community members can learn about the potential service improvements and provide feedback during these sessions. Thursday, […]

Jan 15, 2025
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COTA ANNOUNCES NO FARES MONDAY DUE TO LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY; CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER CLOSED

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) suspended fares system-wide for Monday, Jan. 6, due to the Level 2 snow emergency that has been declared in Franklin County. COTA suspends fares on all transit vehicles on all routes in the event the Franklin County Sheriff declares a Level 2 or Level 3 snow emergency. COTA offers this […]

Jan 6, 2025
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COTA Announces Transit and Customer Service Hours in Observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

In Observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is announcing adjusted holiday hours. COTA Fixed-Route Bus Service – All bus lines will operate holiday service on Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. When COTA operates Holiday Service, transit lines operate on Sunday schedules. Customers can plan their […]

Dec 17, 2024
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COTA Board of Trustees Approves Enhanced Service Through 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets

Today, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a balanced $238 million operating budget focused on more front-line staff, increased service, and improved customer experiences. The 2025 budget proposes an additional 63,000 service hours, more transit frequency, and better technology to help customers plan their trips. Trustees also unanimously approved a […]

Dec 11, 2024
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