Welcome to OATS
OATS, Incorporated helps people all over Missouri get to work, doctor appointments, essential shopping, and other places people need to go. As a not-for-profit public transportation system, OATS buses traveled 15,418,331 miles in 2011 to provide service to 87 counties in the Show-Me State.
Founded in 1971 by a group of seniors who saw a need for transportation, especially in rural areas, OATS has grown to be one of the large
st and most unique systems of its kind in the country. Besides seniors, OATS now serves a wide variety of clientele.
There are 36,659 people in Missouri who utilize the services of OATS. This year, 1,602,626 one-way trips were provided with a fleet of over 800 vehicles and a staff of around 730.
The mission of OATS, Inc. is to provide reliable transportation for transportation disadvantaged Missourians so they can live independently in their own communities.
Recent News
Southwest Driver Celebrates 15 Years with OATS, Inc.
May 10, 2012
Joe Bill Miller first began working for OATS in 1997. He was recognized on May 1 with the award of a $100 check as a thank you for his service as a driver for Webster County “Working for OATS is a new day, every day,” Joe says.
OATS Drivers, Volunteers and Riders Attend Conversation with Senator Roy Blunt
May 8, 2012
OATS, Inc. hosted a conversation with Senator Roy Blunt at their Columbia office, Wednesday, May 2, 2012. OATS drivers, volunteers and riders from counties throughout the region were in attendance. Senator Blunt discussed issues of gas prices and the effect they have on OATS, as well as the overall economy.
Northeast Driver Celebrates 30 Years with OATS, Inc.
April 24, 2012
Donna Rogers began her career as an OATS bus driver in the month of April, 30 years ago. Stumbling upon the “Now Hiring” advertisement in her local newspaper was a career opportunity that has made an unforgettable and beneficial impact on her life.
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