A big shout out to our friends at TART Trails and Norte for volunteering their time this week to help BATA shovel out the ice and snow from our bus stops and get them all ready for our next wave of winter!

"Ever since I started working at BATA, I smile every time that I see a bus go by – because now I really know what BATA provides for Traverse City. So many people can get to their jobs, doctors’ appointments, or shopping because of BATA." – Kelsey

BATA Holiday Schedule: Happy New Year! On New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) BATA will run its normal service schedule. On New Year’s Day BATA will be closed with only limited Link service from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Visit www.bata.net or call 231.941.2324 to learn more.

BATA Holiday Schedule: Happy Holidays! On Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) all services will end at 8 p.m. On Christmas Day (Dec. 25) BATA will be closed with only limited Link service from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Visit bata.net or call 231.941.2324 to learn more.

Paul the Polar Bear loves the snow and ice – but driving on it can be a stressful chore, so winter is a great time to leave the driving to BATA!

"Since I farm, I take most of the summer off and work most of the winter. BATA is just a really flexible employer. It seems like they’re really receptive to working with people’s schedules, especially for those who are driving part-time." Learn more about careers at BATA at: https://www.bata.net/join-our-team/

"I can say definitely back, even when I was 16 when I first got my license, I always liked driving. I didn't realize then that I could make a really good career out of it. But I guess I just like the sense of freedom and control. So driving is something that I always found fun, and also a sense of responsibility that I enjoy." - Zachariah, BATA Driver. Learn more about careers at BATA at htt...

Stop by light up interlochen to see some holiday lights, check out the holiday BATA bus and visit Paul the polar bear and Santa. Here until 7 PM. 

There's still time to fill that bus with more toys! NW Michigan Marine Toys For Tots We'll be collecting at the Burger King in front of Meijer until 7 p.m. tonight.

Want to give BATA a try this winter? It's easy to get around on BATA when you know the routes!