"My favorite thing about driving is the people. I'm a people person, so I like to be around really cool people. The drivers here are cool. The managers and supervisors are all really cool people and most of them have a good great sense of humor. And when I drive, a lot of times, I end up hearing somebody’s life story. So I love it." – LaDell, Driver

Happy Valentines Day! Don't forget to show some love to your favorite bus stop today.

"It's really hard not to be proud of the work that we do here, because we do a lot more for the community than even most people even recognize. When people use BATA, they start to see how much that we offer and how much we really do for the community." - Phil, Fleet Service Technician

We're excited to launch this new trial service providing morning transportation to the Cherry Capital Airport - TVC starting at the end of the month. Visit www.bata.net/airport to learn more!

BATA provides hourly service to Kingsley, Monday through Friday. Service starts at 6:30 in the morning from Northland Foods. The last bus from Traverse City arrives at Northland Foods at 7:25 in the evening. And you can ride all month with a monthly commuter pass for just $40! Learn more here: https://www.bata.net/maps-schedules/village-loops.html

Had enough of winter driving? Give BATA a try! It's easier than you think!

"We take so many people to work and to school. It's a great service, especially for the lower income and the elderly riders – but also for everyone. Working for BATA, I feel like I’m a part of the community. I’m helping people get from point A to point B." – Nikki, Dispatcher

Heading to the new Senior Center ribbon cutting today? Hop on the Bayline for a free ride! BATA Service Alert: The new Traverse City Senior Center is opening on Feb. 3, 2025. To celebrate the opening of this great new facility BATA will be temporarily deviating the outbound Bayline Aero Park eastbound loop to the front entrance of the building Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This devia...

BATA provides hourly service to Kingsley, Monday through Friday. Service starts at 6:30 in the morning from Northland Foods. The last bus from Traverse City arrives at Northland Foods at 7:25 in the evening. And you can ride all month with a monthly commuter pass for just $40!

BATA Service Alert: Starting February 3, 2025, westbound M-72 at the M-22 intersection will be closed for about 3 weeks for utility work in preparation for the bigger M-72/M-22 roundabout project starting in March (weather permitting). We will be actively monitoring the construction impacts to BATA services. Village Loop Route 10 – Suttons Bay may be impacted. Also, the westbound M-72 traffic...