Mainstream Dispatch phone lines will be unavailable from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, due to facility maintenance. For trip updates or to book a ride, call Mainstream Reservations at 614-272-3033.

Starting Monday, Feb. 23, Spring St. Terminal will close for pantograph construction through approximately May 1. Lines 4, 6, 7, 10, 51, 52 and 61 will use alternate stops during this time. View all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes.

Transit Dr. closure at Easton Transit Center has been extended through Tuesday, Feb. 25 due to construction. Some lines will continue to enter and exit differently. Please follow posted signage and allow extra travel time.

COTA is operating normal service hours for Presidents Day. COTA Customer Care and the Customer Experience Center are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mobility Pass Sales is closed today and will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Your car won’t give you a Valentine, but we will. 💌 Today we’re sharing a little love with the Operators and frontline teams who keep Central Ohio moving. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Roses are red, violets are blue, COTA's got 35+ routes just for you. 💕

Starting on Monday, Feb. 16, through Wednesday, Feb. 18., a portion of Transit Dr. at Easton Transit Center will be closed due to construction. Some lines will enter and exit the transit center differently. Follow posted signage and allow extra travel time.

Starting Monday, March 2, permanent amenities at SID 6370 will be removed to prepare for future construction. The stop location will remain the same. Riders should follow posted signage during this time. View all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes.

Attention Customers: On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the shelter setup at stop number 7536 (W. Lane Ave. & N. High St.) will be temporarily removed due to construction needs. More info is coming for a future stop closure.

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“Be proud of your heritage. Be proud of who you are.” For Lyntel Cannon, Black history is a 365-day commitment lived through positivity, pride and service. We’re honored to share his story and 29-year legacy at COTA.

NO FARES SATURDAY, FEB. 7. ❄️ With extreme cold in the forecast, fares will be waived on all COTA services Saturday, Feb. 7, due to the cold advisory. Stay warm out there, Central Ohio!

Due to construction, Stop 4109 at S. High St. & W. Mound St. (southbound) will be temporarily closed Saturday, Feb. 7, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please use nearby stops during this time.

COTA's ATAC roundtable brings riders, advocates and organizations together to improve accessible transit. Join us at our next ATAC Meeting 📅 Feb. 18 ⏰ 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 📍33 N. High St. 🚌 Lines 1–12, 102 & CMAX 🅿️ Garages & street parking available 🔗https://bit.ly/3Z4UCQk

Due to BRT construction, Lines 5 & 10 stops at W. Broad St. & Viotis Dr. will be relocated beginning Monday, Feb. 2. The temporary stops will be further west on W. Broad St., between Viotis Dr. and Coolidge Ave., and will remain there for the duration of construction.

Free fares are extended through end of service Sunday, Feb. 1, due to the continued cold advisory.

Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, Riverside Hospital construction will reroute the Short Turn Line 1 through March 2. Stop 6364 on Centennial Dr. will be closed. Customers should use the Sawmill/Pickforde Line 1 or stops along W. North Broadway during this time. COTA.com/reroutes

Starting Friday, Jan. 30, COTA Stop #7770, located at Morse Rd. & Westerville Rd. will temporarily close until July 2026. Line 35 Customers: Use nearby stops at Morse Rd. & Dunbridge St. or Westerville Rd. & Wallingford Ave. View all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes.

Ahead of tonight’s cold advisory, we’re waiving all fares all day Friday and through the end of service on Saturday, Jan. 31, so everyone can get where they need to go safely. If you need assistance, please contact COTA Customer Care at 614-228-1776.

SERVICE UPDATE FOR 1/29: COTA will continue to waive fares on all services through the end of service on Thursday, Jan. 29, due to the cold advisory. We continue to monitor conditions and will provide updates as they become available. For immediate assistance call 614-228-1776.

Line 75 stops on Tremont Rd. between Northam Rd. and Onandaga Dr. will temporarily close until September 2026 and follow a short reroute. Use the temporary stop at Northam Rd. & Tremont Rd. for nb service and nearby stops for sb service during this time. COTA.com/reroutes

Updates for Wed., Jan. 28: - Waived fares are extended through the end of service, tomorrow, Jan. 28. - COTA//Plus will operate in all zones. - Mainstream is prioritizing life-crucial trips. - The Customer Experience Center is open. For immediate needs, call 614-228-1776.

We’ve expanded your connections in Groveport! Lines 22 and 24 no longer end at the Marathon — they now continue to the Mobility Center at Rickenbacker, connecting you to jobs, services and the GREAT Shuttle. Details at COTA.com/servicechanges.

Service update for Tuesday, Jan. 27: - Fares are waived through the end of service, tomorrow, Jan. 27. - COTA//Plus is suspended in all zones. - The Customer Experience Center at 33 N. High St. will be open. For immediate needs, call COTA Customer Care at 614-228-1776.

COTA Update 1/26: - No fares on all services continue through Tuesday, Jan. 27. - COTA//Plus service is suspended. - Mainstream rides are limited to life-critical. - The Customer Experience Center is closed today. Call COTA Customer Care at 614-228-1776 if you need assistance.

Service updates for Monday, Jan. 26: Mainstream: Service is available for life-critical trips only. Eligibility assessments and pass sales are paused. COTA//Plus: Service is suspended for the day. COTA Customer Care is available by phone. Lost and Found at McKinley is closed.

**UPDATE 1/26**: Free fares are extended through the end of service Tuesday, Jan. 27. We’re monitoring conditions and will provide updates as they become available.

Free fares are extended on all COTA services through the end of service Monday, Jan. 26, as extreme cold continues across the region. We’ll continue to share updates as conditions change. Stay safe and stay warm, Central Ohio!

Line 75 stops on Tremont Rd. between Northam Rd. and Onandaga Dr. will be closed until September 2026 and follow a short reroute. Line 75 Riders: Use the temporary northbound stop at Northam Rd. & Tremont Rd. and nearby southbound stops during this time. COTA.com/reroutes

Fares are waived on all COTA services Friday, Jan. 23, through Saturday, Jan. 24, to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during the extreme cold. We’re keeping an eye on the weather and will share updates if the advisory lasts beyond Saturday. Stay warm, Central Ohio!

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the lasting impact of Dr. King’s leadership and vision. His role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott underscored how transportation connects communities and helps move opportunity forward.

As we face extreme cold, we’re here to help our community stay safe and connected. Fares are waived on all COTA services from Monday, Jan. 19, through Tuesday, Jan. 20, due to the cold advisory. COTA will still operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, Jan. 19, for MLK Jr. Day.

On Monday, Jan. 19, COTA will operate on a Sunday schedule for MLK Jr. Day. COTA//Plus will be available in the South Side zone only, and our Customer Experience Center will be closed. The call center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plan your trip at COTA.com.

Ride all the time. Walk, occasionally. 👥💙🚌 What artists are you listening to on your commute? Sound off in the replies!

Questions about your route? Need help finding information or checking when your bus is coming? We’ll point you in the right direction. For more answers to common questions, view our FAQ guide at COTA.com.

Due to construction, Stop 1495 at Indianola Ave. & Arcadia Ave. (southbound) will temporarily close beginning Wednesday, Jan. 14, through approximately Friday, Jan. 16. Line 4 customers should use nearby stops during this time.

Join us on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 6 p.m. or Tuesday, Jan. 20, at noon for public comment meetings to discuss proposed service changes effective May 4, 2026. You can attend: In person at 33 N. High St., WPG Boardroom On Facebook Live @COTAbus Learn more: COTA.com/servicechanges

Line 102 just got an upgrade for North Columbus riders! New Crosswoods stops and smarter routing bring you closer to Polaris and Worthington employers, entertainment and services without the parking hassle.

Introducing Tap to Pay! Our newest, most convenient way to ride COTA. How It Works: 💥 Tap: Place your smart device or tap-enabled card on the validator. 💰 Pay: Wait for the green checkmark and the familiar ping for your payment to be accepted. 🚌 Go: You’re ready to ride! Learn more at COTA.com/tap

Attention Customers: Starting today, Jan. 5, Line 102 Stop 5278 at E Campus View Blvd & Crosswoods Dr will no longer serve Line 102, and only serve Line 41. View the new route at COTA.com/servicechanges.

Starting today, Jan. 5, Line 102 Stop 8167 at High Cross Blvd & E Campus View Blvd and Stop 7496 High Cross Blvd & Dimension Dr will close. Line 102 customers should use the new stops located at Vantage Dr and Hutchinson Ave Learn more at COTA.com/servicechanges.

We’re easing into 2026 with a Sunday schedule on New Year’s Day. On Jan. 1, COTA//Plus will operate in the South Side zone only, and our Customer Experience Center and call center will be closed. Happy New Year! ❄️

Lights, camera, oops. All aboard for the 2025 blooper reel. 🚌 🎥

Every journey starts with a moment of arrival. Congratulations to Class 2507 on graduating and officially joining Team COTA. We’re proud to welcome our newest Operators as you take this next step. 🚌🎓

Team COTA holiday photos... but make it a JCPenney classic. ✨🎄 Happy holidays from all of us at COTA!

Santa traded in his sleigh for a ride on COTA to deliver a busload of toys to the Van Buren Center, making the holidays unforgettable for local families. Thank you to all of Team COTA and everyone in the community who donated toys and helped Team COTA spread holiday cheer this season. 🎄🎁

Heads up, riders! 🚍 January service changes roll out starting Monday, Jan. 5. See what’s shifting in the new year at COTA.com/servicechanges.

While Santa’s working overtime, we’ll be on a Sunday schedule to give Team COTA more time with loved ones this Christmas. On Christmas Day, COTA//Plus will operate in the South Side zone only, and our Customer Experience Center and call center will be closed. Happy Holidays! ❄️

This season of service is all about you, our riders and communities across Central Ohio! Thank you for every trip this year, and for keeping our city moving together. Happy holidays from Team COTA. 🚌❄️

Starting Dec. 16, 2025 through March 4, 2026, Bay 3 at the Easton Transit Center will be closed. Line 24 may still use pickups and dropoffs at Easton Transit Center during the impact at any available bay. Confirm your route on the bus headers to ensure you board the correct one.