Welcome to OATS
This is the website for OATS, Incorporated, a public transportation system serving 87 counties in the Show-Me State the great State of Missouri.
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 largest and most unique systems of its kind in the country.
OATS serves over 31,000 people in Missouri. Last year, we provided 1,523,257 one-way trips with a fleet of over 650 vehicles and a staff of 700.
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
OATS, Inc. Bids Farewell to Long-Time Randolph County Driver
December 15, 2008
On December 31, Randolph County OATS driver, Rebecca Coffman, is retiring from OATS, Inc. after 25 years of service as an OATS driver. She will be missed by both the OATS family, and the riders she has served.
13,369,820 Miles Traveled - 1,523,257 One-Way Trips Provided
December 8, 2008
The 37th Annual Board of Directors meeting of OATS, Inc. took place on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 in Columbia, Missouri. A review of the annual statistical and operating reports showed that during Fiscal Year 2008, a total of 590 OATS drivers provided 1,523,257 one-way trips to more than 31,000 Missourians. The OATS buses traveled 13,369,820 miles to provide service in the 87 counties that OATS, Inc. serves.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Sullivan County Driver for 30 Years of Service
December 1, 2008
Since 1978, Gwen Jackson has been helping rural Missourians get to work, doctor appointments, essential shopping, or wherever they need to go. She says working for OATS, Inc. is the most rewarding thing she has ever done.
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