Welcome to OATS
OATS, Incorporated helps people all over Missouri get to work, doctor appointments, essential shopping, and other places people need to go. As a not-for-profit public transportation system, OATS serves 87 counties in the Show-Me State.
Founded in 1971 by a group of seniors who saw a need for transportation, especially in rural areas, OATS has grown to be one of the largest and most unique systems of its kind in the country. Besides seniors, OATS now serves a wide variety of clientele.
Over 31,000 people in Missouri utilize the services of OATS. Last year, 1,523,257 one-way trips were provided with a fleet of over 650 vehicles and a staff of 700.
The mission of OATS, Inc. is to provide reliable transportation for transportation disadvantaged Missourians so they can live independently in their own communities.
Recent News
New Building, New Address for OATS Northwest Office
August 12th, 2010
OATS’ Northwest Regional office has moved into a larger building. The all-new facility, similar in design to the home office in Columbia, includes features such as a large training room, a bus wash, covered parking for the fleet of vehicles and a garage for light vehicle maintenance. Located in St. Joseph, the free-standing facility is to be entirely utilized and maintained by OATS.
OATS, Inc. Pleased to Announce Another Certified Manager
August 3rd, 2010
It’s not something that happens everyday, because it takes a 40-hour week’s worth of training to get this notch on your belt. But that is exactly what Jeff Robinson, Area Manager for OATS’ Southwest Region, has done.
Mid-Missourians to Benefit from OATS Golf Tournament
July 23rd, 2010
OATS, Inc. will be holding their fifth annual golf tournament on August 9, 2010 at Columbia Country Club in Columbia. The event, a four-person scramble, will raise funds to help OATS replace worn vehicles that provide transportation services to Mid-Missourians in need.
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