"Knowing we can get people to their doctor's appointments – that's huge for me. Getting people to their jobs so they can earn a living and survive – that's another big one. And then getting students to school for their education — that's huge for me too. This job is about helping people." Kathleen, Dispatcher
"I absolutely love the customers. I've made some amazing relationships with the people who ride the bus, and knowing I'm able to help people out who aren't able to is very rewarding." – Jennie, BATA Driver
Interested in a job where you can help your community?
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Did you know that if you needed Route 4/West Flex, 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 to be flexible and slightly deviate off its route to accommodate your needs, you can call BATA at 231-941-2324 during their customer service hours shown in the graphic below to schedule that deviation or a LINK ride? Or walk into our Hall Street Transfer Station to ask our friendly staff to assist you, purchase bus passes...
The bad news is that BATA's Route 10/Bike-n-Ride stop at the Suttons Bay Library will be closed Friday and Saturday for street closures during the Suttons Bay Art Festival. The very GOOD news is that there is a Suttons Bay Art Festival going on this weekend and you can still take BATA's Route 10/Bike-n-Ride to our temporary bus stop at TART Trails' Leelanau Trailhead at 4th Street just south o...
The results are in and the Bay Area Transportation Authority set a single day ridership record on Saturday, July 4, 2026, providing 7,126 rides across all BATA services (Bayline, Loop and Link). BATA provided 26,876 free rides to residents and visitors during the 2026 National Cherry Festival. Part of the 26,000+ ride total included 2,197 rides to the Coast Guard Open Ramp event on July 3 and 4...
What a perfect day for a Senior Center excursion to the beautiful Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park! At BATA, we love getting our senior riders out to explore our amazing community.
"I love to drive. Even on weekends, I'd take cruises around Leelanau County, so now I get to do that and help people out too." – Stacey, BATA Driver.
Do you know someone who loves to drive? Tell them BATA is hiring! https://www.bata.net/join-our-team/