How to apply for Public Demand-Response Rides (OATS Transit) — Boone in Missouri
Go COMO (Columbia) and OATS Transit (countywide)
Who it's for
Go COMO (Columbia) and OATS Transit (countywide) serves Boone County with Go COMO (City of Columbia) fixed routes and paratransit have been fare-free since March 2020. Outside Columbia city limits, OATS Transit (https://www.oatstransit.org/boone, fetched live) runs county service from Ashland, Hallsville, Centralia, Harrisburg, Rocheport and Sturgeon to Columbia on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, $2.00 per one-way trip, open to any age; schedule at 573-449-3789 or 800-269-6287. OATS Transit is open to riders of any age — the page for this county states it is 'available to anyone regardless of age, income, disability, race, gender, religion, or national origin'. Fares are listed above; call ahead to book, as rides are scheduled in advance. Call 1-573-874-2489 for schedules, fares, or to book a ride.
Rides are open to riders of any age. Routes, pickup points and seat availability are set by OATS Transit and trips must be booked in advance, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhere to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-573-874-2489
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Public Demand-Response Rides (OATS Transit) — Boone. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
per trip / fare card renewal
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.