WOTA continues to work with local food banks Hospitality House, Open Door Outreach Center and Community Sharing to assist residents in our coverage areas. If you need transportation help, please contact your social worker at your food bank for more information.
Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) is a door-to-door, demand response public transportation service for resident 18 and older with priority given to seniors age 55+, disabled adults age 18+ and veterans of our service area. Regardless of your mobility, WOTA can take you where you need to go as all of our vehicles are lift-equipped.
WOTA is funded by the Oakland County Transit Millage passed by votes in November, 2022.
Oakland County Transit
Residents wishing to schedule a ride can call WOTA at (248) 887-4979. All riders MUST complete WOTA registration forms. Visit the Application To Ride page for information. ALL riders must be registered, including all companions riders.
Announcements
Transportation Strategic Plan
In cooperation with Oakland County, WOTA is participating in strategic planning to provide comprehensive transportation services to the entirety of the county. The Community Transit Plan will be collecting your input through public engagement events (virtual and in person) as well as through surveys. The survey is available on our website and we are asking everyone (rider or not) to complete it. This will provide invaluable insight into how transportation is used, could be used and what is needed to make Oakland County accessible for all.
Click on the graphic for more information about the Community Transit Plan as well as public engagement events and to take the survey. Thank you for your assistance!
Free Rides for Veterans!
In conjunction with Oakland County Veteran Services, WOTA is able to offer FREE rides in our service area to Veterans until August 31st. This includes widows and dependents. If your ride takes you outside our service area, please call (248) 419-7984 to speak with a SMART customer service representative to arrange your FREE trip.
All riders must be registered and a copy of your DD Form 214 or driver's license with Veteran designation must be on file. Call our dispatch to schedule your appointments today.
We thank you for your service!
Sundays now in Waterford and White Lake!
In July, WOTA started a pilot program in White Lake to run Sundays. Good news! We are now expanding the pilot to Waterford! You may schedule your Sunday trips right now. Driving hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Rides are a first come, first serve basis. You may schedule up to 4 Sundays in advance but we ask that you cancel by Friday to avoid a no-show fee. We are excited to help you continue your journey on Sundays!
General Public
WOTA is now available to any adult resident of the communities we serve. That's right...any adult may schedule rides with WOTA. The cost is $4 per stop, appointments must be made 3 days in advance and you must be registered to ride.
Work, medical, shopping, whatever you need - WOTA can get you there! Register today to start riding.
Hours of Operation
Scheduling Hours:Â 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dispatcher: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Driving Hours:
Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday   8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday   7:30 am - 3:30 pm*
*Starting July 14th in White Lake only
WOTA Closures in 2024:
New Year's Day - January 1st
Presidents' Day - February 19th
Memorial Day - May 27th
Independence Day - July 4th
Labor Day - September 2nd
Veteran's Day - November 11th
Thanksgiving Day - November 28th
Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
Christmas Day - December 25th
New Year's Eve - December 31st
Please check here for closures or reduced services due to inclement weather, hazardous road and State of Emergency conditions. WOTA Closings can also be found on our Facebook page and by calling the office at (248) 887-4979.
WOTA does not automatically close when the area schools are closed.
Service Area
The service area includes over 500 square miles. Enter your destination address into the Search bar of the interactive map to the left. You may zoom in and out to determine if your destination falls within our territory. The black border represents all the areas we can take you. The red areas are the communities we serve.
WOTA's service area includes parts of Pontiac, down to Novi, up into Holly and over to US 23. If it's outside the border, we work with other providers who may be able to transfer you to the location. Contact Dispatch to help you schedule your ride!
Holly Area Residents:Â Due to the rural nature of your area, WOTA will also take you into Fenton, Grand Blanc and some areas in Flint based on need in addition to the original travel area of WOTA. Please contact our dispatch for additional information.
How to Reserve Your Spot
Hours for Scheduling a Ride:Â Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You must schedule rides at least 48 business hours in advance.
Voicemail is not available to schedule rides; you MUST speak to a Dispatcher.
When canceling, please call at least 2 hours in advance, or you will be charged $2.00 for a NO-SHOW. You can leave a message before or after hours.
For questions on the application process please call (248) 887-4979.
Work schedules can be sent in by email to: info@RideWOTA.org
PLEASE NOTE: WOTA WILL CLOSE OR REDUCE SERVICES TO MEDICAL AND WORK ONLY WHEN NECESSARY FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER OR DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY SAFETY CONDITIONS. PLEASE CHECK THE ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION OR RECORDING FOR UPDATES