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A driver shortage at the Central Ohio Transit Authority will likely lead to route changes this year. While working to increase recruitment efforts, COTA is also seeking to make its income assistance pilot program permanent.

COTA will launch a new Summer Student Pass Program that provides discounted fees for any student.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will no longer require masks on any of its transit vehicles or facilities. The move announced on Tuesday morning takes effect immediately.

Small statues of Jerrie Mock, the first woman to fly solo around the world are given to each winner of the each Spirit of Columbus Award winner.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority wants to put a sales tax increase before voters, possibly as early as November. COTA said the money raised would go toward a $6 billion rapid transit system.

COTA bus riders receiving public income assistance will soon be able to ride for only 50% of the fare.

The bipartisan bill contains billions of dollars for hard infrastructures like roads, bridges and highways but also provides funds to EV charging stations, broadband internet and more. We take a look at what it means for Ohio.

COTA officials said the the new digital payment system is designed to make public transit more equitable and save riders money.

Schools nationwide are experiencing a shortage in bus drivers, and Columbus City Schools is no exception to the trend. That’s why transportation officials in the district proposed busing high schoolers on COTA buses and K-8th grade students on school buses in the fall.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority restored some services on Monday as more commuters head back to workplaces.