{"id":14361,"date":"2012-03-28T19:40:41","date_gmt":"2012-03-28T23:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cap4kids.org\/columbus\/2012\/03\/28\/458228257\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:04:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:04:56","slug":"cota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/cota\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regional public transit provider for greater Columbus and Central Ohio. Riders can use the Transit app, pay exact change, or purchase a physical pass at a COTA office or vending machine to ride. Rides are free on days the National Weather Service has issued a heat or cold advisory or warning. Visit the website for routes, fares and program details. They offer several programs to help make transportation accessible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discounted Fares<\/strong>: Individuals who receive income assistance (such as Medicaid, TANF, WIC, SNAP\/EBT), people ages 65+, persons with disabilities, and veterans receive half-price fares. Customers must apply in-person at the COTA Customer Experience Center and bring proper documentation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>COTA Mainstream\/Paratransit<\/strong>: Offers shared-ride or private door-to-door service for those whose disabilities prevent them from riding a COTA fixed-route bus. Customers must complete an application for services.<br \/>\n(614) 275-5833<\/li>\n<li><strong>COTA Plus<\/strong>: Download the app to request on-demand rides from Grove City, Westerville, the South Side, or Franklin County Corrections Center.<br \/>\n(614) 308-4400<\/li>\n<li><strong>COTA C-Pass<\/strong>: An employer-sponsored benefit for downtown businesses and their employees. Downtown employees may access free bus rides and e-bike rides.<br \/>\n(614) 591-4184<\/li>\n<li><strong>Educational Pass<\/strong>: Students grades 9-12 at Columbus City Schools can receive a Student Success Card for free, unlimited access to COTA transit and Columbus Metropolitan Library.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cota.com\/ccs\/\">cota.com\/ccs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nonprofit Pass Program<\/strong>: Eligible nonprofits and community organizations may request free promotional bus passes to help connect individuals to vital services.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cota.com\/static\/6216333b888cd5e1faf10f1a91cf6517\/COTA_NPOPassProgram_FactSheet.pdf\">Click Here for Program Flyer<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.microsoft.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=nv9NC8Su90-wRu38s2X8TyrRpjKbUSNBmsQbxyulR25UMEJBTlA1Sko2VUo1SThZQjVINlEzSlFYNCQlQCN0PWcu&amp;route=shorturl\">Click Here to Request Passes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zoo Bus<\/strong>: Provides rides to Columbus Zoo and discounted admission to the Zoo or Zoombezi Bay for all ages from May through October.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>COTA Customer Experience Center<\/strong>: 33 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215<br \/>\n(614) 228-1776<br \/>\n<strong>Mobility Services Office<\/strong>: 1330 Fields Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201<br \/>\n(614) 275-5833<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cota.com\/\">cota.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regional public transit provider for greater Columbus and Central Ohio. Riders can use the Transit app, pay exact change, or purchase a physical pass at a COTA office or vending machine to ride. Rides are free on days the National Weather Service has issued a heat or cold advisory or warning. 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