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  • The BOARD
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Mecosta Osceola transit authority

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Welcome to MOTA!

Welcome to MOTA!Welcome to MOTA!

18710 16 Mile Road, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307, United States

P.O. Box 1116


Phone 231-796-4896 Fax 231-796-4137


For any service changes or updates, please visit our Facebook page

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Hours of operation

Call to Book a Ride!

To book, change, or cancel a ride call (231) 796-4896 and press 1 to talk with Dispatch.


Dispatch Hours:

Monday - Friday  5:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday  8:30 am - 4:30 pm


Same week bookings available!

call Monday to schedule for the week,

call either Friday or Saturday to schedule for the next week!

Please see the Schedules tab for more information. 

We look forward to reinstating lengthened hours in the future when demand warrants it. 


Front Office Hours:
Monday - Friday  8:00 am - 4:00 pm
*CLOSED for LUNCH

MOTA Text Message Notifications:

When you call to schedule your ride, ask your Dispatcher for information regarding MOTA's text message notifications. 

If you opt into the notification program, you can get alerts via text when you book or cancel your ride as well as if your scheduled ride has been rescheduled for your confirmation.

** This amenity is provided by a third party with MOTA's Dispatching Software Company**

Please notify us if you have opted in to the notification program and have not been receiving text messages.

our mission

Our Mission at Mecosta Osceola Transit Authority is to improve mobility and quality of life for all people in Mecosta and Osceola Counties by providing efficient and responsive transportation.




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Veteran Rides to Wellness

Mecosta Osceola Transit Authority

is offering rides for Veterans

through the Rides to Wellness program

at HALF the cost of standard travel rates!


That means -

$7.50 for inner county travels per ride

$22.50 for outer county travels per hour

to any authorized Veteran Affairs medical facility.


For further information, click the button below
and press three (3) to speak to the Mobility Director!

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