About OATS Transit:

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OATS Transit is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation providing general public transportation in 87 Missouri counties. Rural transportation is our specialty, which is available to everyone without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other factor prohibited by law.

​OATS Transit offers a shared-ride, demand-response, door-to-door service. You can view our bus schedules on our website. We specialize in getting people to work each day, taking patients to life-saving medical appointments, and taking people shopping so they can continue living independently. We also offer contract transportation service for agencies.

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​​Our History:

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The seeds for OATS Transit were first sown in 1970 when a group of Missourians returned from a White House Conference on Aging in which transportation was cited as a barrier for many people, especially in rural areas. The first vans pulled out of the parking lot on November 1, 1971 and we never stopped rolling!  The organization grew exponentially and by 1973 was located in over 80 Missouri counties. We have grown to be one of the largest and most unique systems of its kind in the United States. Our company is committed to sustainability and the people who make up our employee workforce. Our commitment to cultural synergy and organizational change makes our team stronger and more efficient, which allows us to continue serving thousands of Missourians. Our commitment to Operating Above the Standard is what sets us apart from others!

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OATS Transit has received numerous awards and recognition over the last four decades. In 2016, OATS Transit was named the Rural Community Transportation System of the Year by the Community Transportation Association of America, and Transit Champions by MO Public Transit Association. OATS Transit takes pride in knowing they are the largest and most unique rural transportation provider in the entire country.