OATS Transit Service During COVID-19 Crisis

April 3, 2020 UPDATE--
OATS Transit has not set a date to return to normal operations. We will do so when it is safe, as

determined by government officials and the Center for Disease Control. Our number one priority is

making sure our drivers and riders are safe and stay healthy before returning to regular service.
OATS Transit will only be providing essential service transportation starting March 23.

Essential service transportation is defined as dialysis, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, food

banks, etc. “This is a difficult decision and one we are not taking lightly, but it is the right thing to do

during this national crisis,” said Dorothy Yeager Executive Director. Individuals who are sick should stay

home.
Several measures have been put into place to ensure the safety of everyone on board the buses:

• Drivers are doing routine cleaning and disinfecting on the buses throughout the day, and cleaning

surfaces that riders may come into contact with.

• The amount of people on each bus will be limited to ensure safe distances for riders and drivers.

• Non-essential appointments should be delayed, if possible, to limit exposure.

• During the COVID-19 crisis, riders should expect drivers to refrain from touching any personal

belongings and packages. We ask riders to be understanding and prepared for this adjustment to

our normal routine.