OATS Transit

OATS Transit Inc. is an American 501(c) private not-for-profit road transport corporation, which operates in all 114 counties of Missouri.

History

OATS was founded in 1970 in Macon, Missouri as a private company. It started with five drivers serving eight counties. The first vans were used in November 1971, starting out with only three. In 1973, they were changed into a nonprofit.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, they suspended their services in St. Louis County and St. Charles County, and later provided free rides for people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. On July 1, 2023, they stopped accepting cash payments, instead requiring riders to pay online, for $2 for a one-way ride.
On April 29, 2024, they cancelled fares in Jefferson City due to a driver shortage.
OATS is partially funded by the Government of Missouri. In 2025, its funding was cut.