Bates County
OATS Transit is available to anyone regardless of age, income,
disability, race, gender, religion, or national origin.
To schedule a trip in Bates County, call 660-827-2611 or 800-276-6287.
Calls must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Listed below is the transportation schedule for Bates County.
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Service to Kansas City Area:
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1st and 4th Wednesday of each month
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Service to Nevada:
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2nd Wednesday of each month
Service to Clinton:
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3rd Wednesday of each month
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Fares (One-Way) for Above Routes:
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$2.50 for in-town riders
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$5.00 for county service
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​Fares apply to general public riders; those age 60 and older and/or with disabilities who ride under the AAA contract do not have a set fare but are asked to make a contribution for their ride.
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City of Butler Service:
To the approved Hospitals and Clinics in Butler, Rich Hill, and Adrian:
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Monday-Friday
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Zero charges if covered under the contract
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City of Butler Service:
In-town Butler to In-town Butler
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Monday-Friday
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$2.50 each way
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Drivers do not accept payment from riders on the bus. Riders can add funds to their account before riding and each time you ride the fare will be withdrawn. When calling to add funds to your account a minimum amount of $10.00 is required. You can send a personal check, money order or cashier’s check to the OATS Transit office if you do not want to pay by credit/debit card.​
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