How to apply for Senior Free Fare (OATS Transit) — Clark in Missouri
OATS Transit
Who it's for
OATS Transit serves Clark County. OATS Transit is a shared-ride, demand-response public transportation service covering 87 rural Missouri counties. Reservations are taken 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (next-day service must be requested by 1:00 pm). Fares are paid in advance from a rider account: add funds by credit or debit card ($10.00 minimum when adding funds by phone), or mail a personal check, money order, or cashier's check to the OATS Transit office. Drivers do not accept payment on the bus. Clark County routes: Kahoka and Kahoka In-Town every Wednesday; Cantril, IA on the 1st Thursday each month; InterCity service along Highways 136 & 63 from Wayland to Kirksville every Tuesday ($10.00 round trip, appointments 10am-2pm, pickup points at the Kahoka NAPA lot and Wayland Southern Baptist Fellowship Church). General public fares $2.00 in-town / $3.00 county / $4.00 adjacent county. OATS Transit is open to riders of any age, and seniors 60 and older ride free on this county's routes, funded locally. Everyone else pays the fares listed above. Call 660-415-0901 or 800-654-6287 for schedules, fares, or to book a ride.
The ride itself is open to riders of any age; being 60 or older is what makes it free on this county's routes. Routes 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: 660-415-0901 or 800-654-6287
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Senior Free Fare (OATS Transit) — Clark. 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.