"I love to drive. And I love being around people. So my favorite thing about driving a bus is my passengers. They're *my* passengers. Through the two and a half years that I've been here, I feel like my bus is like a family. Everybody knows each other. We all relate to each other. I know their birthdays. I know their names. As soon as they get on the bus, they're my people." Barbara "Babs" Gilb...
Happy Earth Day! Do something green today and hop on a bus. Learn more about some of BATA's green initiatives here: https://www.bata.net/how-to-ride/green-public-transportation.html
BATA Holiday Schedule: BATA will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 20 – including Scheduling. Limited Link service will be available on Easter Sunday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rides can be requested in advance by phone before 5 p.m. on April 19 or riders can use the BATA Link mobile app to request a ride on Easter Sunday.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday and please call BATA Dispatch at 231.9...
BATA offers regular weekday service to the West Side of Traverse City including stops at Meijer, Oleson's, TC West High School, Munson Medical Center, and many more nearby westside locations are available upon request. For more information, visit www.bata.net/villageloops
"I like the people I work with. I like the crowd here. And everyone's real good to work with. We're all part of a team here, from the people who keep the floors clean, the buses clean, keep them on the road, and the people who keep the lights on." – Matthew, Maintenance Supervisor
"When I help people, it feels great. I'm saving them money. I'm getting them where they need to go. I’m expressing kindness. When I can improve somebody’s life – or their day – especially someone who might otherwise struggle to get around and do things. That just feels good." – Shane, Link Driver