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COTA Responds to Complaints About Reroutes, Transporting Officers
June 5, 2020 5:52 pm
Brent Warren
Bus riders looking for service to or from Downtown have been out of luck since Saturday, May 30, and it’s not clear when service will resume. Jeff Pullin, Public Information Officer for the Central Ohio Transit Authority, said that the rerouting of buses around Downtown will continue at least through tomorrow, when more protests are […]
Updated: COTA Restores Some Previously Cut Service
May 4, 2020 9:00 am Brent Warren
UPDATE (5/4/2020): One week after announcing the suspension of early morning and late night service (see article below), COTA announced on May 2 that it will be restoring early morning service to six high-frequency lines. Starting on May 5, Lines 1, 2, 8, 10, 22 and the CMAX will start running at 5 a.m. Late […]
COTA to Require Passengers to Wear Masks
April 13, 2020 1:24 pm Brent Warren
Starting on Wednesday, April 15, the Central Ohio Transit Authority will be requiring all riders to wear face masks. Scarves, bandanas, and homemade masks are all considered appropriate for use, as long as they securely cover the mouth and nose. “We are determined to take every step we can in order to protect the health […]
COTA Implementing New Protections for Drivers, But Some Still Don’t Feel Safe
April 10, 2020 2:54 pm Brent Warren
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the Central Ohio Transit Authority has sought to meet two very different sets of expectations to fulfill its mission – the agency needed to quickly implement new policies to limit the risk of exposure to its drivers and passengers, while at the same time continuing to provide an […]
For Essential Travel, COTA and CoGo Are Still Available (But Scooters Aren’t)
March 26, 2020 12:59 pm Brent Warren
Keep up with regular news updates regarding Columbus and Ohio’s response to COVID-19 here. The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) announced more service adjustments yesterday. The agency announced its first Coronavirus-related changes on March 16, cutting back service on several suburban rush hour lines. Three days later COTA’s board approved making all bus rides free, and […]
COTA Now Free, Passengers to Board at Rear Door
March 19, 2020 10:01 am Brent Warren
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) held an emergency meeting of its Board of Trustees this morning to vote on several actions it is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved the suspension of fares for all customers, effective immediately. The fares “will remain suspended during the coronavirus outbreak,” according to a […]
COTA Cuts Service on Three Suburban Lines, More Changes Coming
March 17, 2020 2:52 pm Brent Warren
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) announced the first of what will likely be a series of changes to its service as the agency adapts to the spread of COVID-19 in the area. Three lines will see reduced service starting today – Line 71 (Hilliard), Line 72 (Tuttle), and Line 73 (Dublin). More detailed information […]
