WOTA stands for West Oakland Transportation Authority. The purpose of WOTA is to secure rides to necessary, as well as enjoyable, destinations for our residents.
Board Meeting Dates
Public is invited.
January-March 2020: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, April-December on the 4th Wednesday:
Jan. 8 WOTA Office - 205 W Livingston, Highland 48357: TIME CHANGE TO 9:00 a.m.
Jan. 22 White Lake Township - 7525 Highland Rd, White Lake 48383
Feb. 12 WOTA Office - 205 W Livingston, Highland 48357
Feb. 26 Waterford Town Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room
5200 Civic Center Dr., Waterford 48329
Mar. 11 WOTA Office - 205 W Livingston, Highland 48357
Mar. 25 White Lake Township - 7525 Highland Rd, White Lake 48383- CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
April 22 WOTA Office - 205 W Livingston, Highland 48357
May 20 White Lake Township - 7525 Highland Rd, White Lake 48383
June 24 Waterford Town Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room
5200 Civic Center Dr., Waterford 48329
July 22 WOTA Office - 205 W Livingston, Highland 48357
Aug. 26 White Lake Township - 7525 Highland Rd, White Lake 48383
Sep. 23 Waterford Town Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room
5200 Civic Center Dr., Waterford 48329
Oct. 28 WOTA Office - 205 W Livingston, Highland 48357
Nov. 25 White Lake Township - 7525 Highland Rd, White Lake 48383
Dec. 23 Waterford Town Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room
5200 Civic Center Dr., Waterford 48329
All meetings start at 9:00 a.m.
Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving a 72-hour advance notice. Contact WOTA at 248-887-4979 for special services.
Employment Opportunities
WOTA is hiring NOW for the following positions:
Part-time drivers, must have or be able to get a chauffeur's license. Hours run from 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday. Part-timers can work up to 29 hours per week. We pick up elderly and disabled riders from Highland, Waterford, Walled Lake and White Lake. Must like people and have excellent driving record. We are a zero tolerance program and all potential applicants will be drug tested and back ground checked. Must be able to lift 30+ pounds and be able to help riders on and off the bus and lock down wheelchairs and scooters. Training will be provided. Must be able to manage your time and be familiar with the areas we serve. Smart phone walkie-talkies and tablets with GPS will be used. This is an independent and team job. Starting pay $12/hr with potential rises after 90 days.
Please contact the office at (248) 887-4979 for more information. The application is downloadable and can be scanned and emailed back to: info@ridewota.org. Interviews are ongoing with a potential start date within 2 weeks of interview if selected.
The Board
Rick Hamill, Highland Township
Rik Kowall, White Lake Township
Kathy Plafchan, Special Needs/Disabled Representative
Gary Wall, Waterford Township
