Mainstream | Cota

COTA Mainstream offers origin-to-destination rides for people whose functional limitations prevent them from riding COTA’s fixed route buses. Eligible riders can choose from two Mainstream options: Mainstream service – Reserve your shared-ride trip through the COTA Reservations Department phone line, email, or fax line. Mainstream on-demand service (powered by UZURV) – Call the UZURV Call Center to reserve private, accessible, same-day, non-stop, door-to-door service.

Data provided by

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Physical Address

1330 Fields Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201

Hours

Reservations Department (614-272-3033). Reservation hours are Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun 8 am-6 pm.

Application process

Eligibility for Mainstream cannot be based on financial hardship. A person must be over eight (8) years of age to certify for eligibility. To apply, download and complete the Mobility Services Application or call Mobility Services at 614-275-5828 – (614) 275-5833 to request the application be mailed, faxed or emailed.

Fee

$3.50 one way or $105 for monthly pass.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Mainstream cannot be based on financial hardship. A person must be over eight (8) years of age to certify for eligibility. To apply, download and complete the Mobility Services Application or call Mobility Services at 614-275-5828 – (614) 275-5833 to request the application be mailed, faxed or emailed. Once you receive the application you must complete part 1 of your application. You must also have a specialist that oversees your currently functional limitation(s) that prevent you from using the fixed route bus complete part 2 of the application. After both parts have been completed, call 614-275-5833 to schedule an appointment to attend an interview/functional assessment or complete an assessment over the phone.

Service area

Franklin County, Ohio

Agency info

Cota

Public transportation system within Franklin County and contiguous counties.