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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2018

COTA union warning riders about driverless buses

Members of the agency's union distributed flyers Wednesday afternoon, warning riders about the "dangers" of commuting on driverless buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2018

COTA, City of Columbus open new CNG fueling station

The station, built as a partnership between the two entities, is used to fuel City of Columbus vehicles. It is also open to the public and companies with CNG fleets.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2018

COTA to participate in downtown employee transit program

Known as CPASS, the program was conceived by the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District, in partnership with SID property owners, employers, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, and COTA.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2017

COTA to interview three candidates for CEO post

The new leader of the transit agency likely will determine if COTA remains a bus company, implements light rail or takes advantage of its SmartColumbus connection.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2017

COTA’s Stitt on ‘understanding who you serve’

Appointed to lead COTA on Feb. 1, 2012, Stitt oversaw the transformation of public transit in Central Ohio, including a downtown circulator, an airport shuttle, and a comprehensive redesign of the entire bus network.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2017

COTA appoints interim president/CEO

Emille Williams, the agency's current VP, operations, will take over the position on Oct. 1 after the departure of current President/CEO W. Curtis Stitt.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2017

COTA extends paratransit contract with First Transit

The company provides management, administration, maintenance and call center operations for all paratransit services.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2017

Broussard remembered for professionalism and ‘paving the road’ for future generations

Though many in the industry would consider him family, Broussard was especially close to those at the USSC Group.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2017

COTA's Stitt announces retirement plans

During his tenure, he oversaw the transformation of public transit in Central Ohio, including a downtown circulator, an airport shuttle, and a comprehensive redesign of the entire bus network.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2016

$200 billion of public transportation ballot initiatives at stake

Public transit leaders came together to discuss ballot measures across the country.The press conference was held at the APTA 2016 Annual Meeting held in Los Angeles.

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