OATS Transit Receives Grant from Boone County Community Trust

(Columbia, Missouri, June 12, 2025) – OATS Transit, a Missouri based not-for-profit transportation provider, is pleased to announce it has received a $9,800 grant from the Boone County Community Trust.

The Boone County Community Trust Board of Directors met in May and selected OATS Transit as one of the organizations to receive a grant.  These funds will help with the purchase of a new wheelchair accessible vehicle that will be used for Boone County transportation.

OATS Transit has been providing transportation since 1971 in the Boone County area. The company provides rides to those in need of transportation to medical appointments, essential shopping, employment and other community resources to rural residents of any age. “We sincerely appreciate the Boone County Community Trust for their steadfast dedication to community service and support.  Their commitment to our service enables us to help local people reach needed community resources” said Michael Burbank, Mid-Missouri Regional Director. These funds are important local match dollars that enable us to purchase new vehicles.

For more information about Boone County Community Trust and how you can support its efforts to invest in our community, please visit www.bcctrust.org or follow them on Facebook.

For more information about OATS Transit and to see the bus schedules, please visit www.oatstransit.org and follow us at facebook.com/oatstransit. Mid-Missouri residents can call the OATS Transit office at 573-449-3789 to schedule a ride.