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The Central Ohio Transit Authority is the regional public transit provider for greater Columbus and Central Ohio. With a service area of 1.2 million residents, COTA provides nearly 19 million passenger trips annually.
- How to Ride
Find nearby bus stops; Check the schedule; Download the...
- Maps & Schedules
Explore the Ride COTA website to plan your trip, check...
- Service Changes
Service changes may include modifications to frequency,...
- Transit app
Download the Transit app ride with us. Plan, track and pay...
- Smartcard
Introducing COTA’s new equitable fare payment system! Never...
- Fare Overview
Customers who purchase a single-trip bus fare can transfer...
- Buying Passes
Have you tried the Transit app yet? COTA’s new fare payment...
- Discount Fares
This new technology allows COTA to track how often you ride...
- How to Ride
WheresTheBus is a user-friendly school bus tracking system that solves problems without creating new ones. Cloud-based solution eliminates software and map installation and maintenance. Transportation staff can address problem routes quickly and efficiently with real world data, reporting, and statistical analysis.
Track your school bus in real-time with our Mobile GPS-enabled bus locator app. Ensure student safety and receive live bus arrival alerts.
Charter/Non-public school students who reside within the boundaries of the Columbus City School District can request transportation to school by completing an online Transportation Request.
We provide parents with peace of mind by securely allowing them to view their child school bus location in real-time. Where and when their child got on or off the bus, historical ridership data, receive ETA alerts via push notifications and receive alerts on any expected delays to the specific child’s designated bus stop.
2023-2024 School Year; Canvas Learning Management System Resources; FAFSA Workshops & Support; Graduation; Infinite Campus (Student and Parent Portal)
Track your school bus and never miss a ride. Notify me when BusCompass is available in my area. The mobile app that gives real time updates on where your school bus is – and when it will arrive. You shouldn’t have to guess when your kids will get picked up and dropped off from school. With Bus Compass, you will always be in the know.
