How to apply for KI BOIS Area Transit System (KATS) rural public transit — Okmulgee

Who it's for

KI BOIS Area Transit System (KATS), run by KI BOIS Community Action, is a rural public transit service open to the public in Okmulgee County and 11 other eastern Oklahoma counties. It gives curb-to-curb rides, or door-to-door rides for special needs, in vehicles built to carry people with disabilities. KATS helps senior citizens live more independently with safe, dependable rides. Rides are based on availability, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To ask about a ride, call the Okmulgee KATS office at 918-752-0070 and the Henryetta KATS office at 918-652-3329. In town, a ride costs $1.00 per stop for adults. One-way trips cost $4.00 to Preston or Morris, $5.00 to Schulter, $6.00 to Beggs, and $7.00 to Henryetta.

What you'll need

• Call the local KATS office to schedule a ride

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about KI BOIS Area Transit System (KATS) rural public transit — Okmulgee. 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. I understand I may need call the local KATS office to schedule a ride — is anything else required? 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

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