Check out BATA's new water transportation starting soon!

"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

Happy Spring Break! It's a great time to explore TC and give BATA a try. Here's everything you need to know to get started!

BATA's mobile tools can help you plan your trip, track your bus and pay your fare!

It's National Transit Employee Appreciation Day! We love our BATA Drivers!

Share your appreciation! It's National Transit Employee Appreciation Day!! Thanks to all the BATA staff who work hard every day to provide an essential service to our community.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

BATA Service Alert: The M-72 / M-22 road rebuilding project in Traverse City and Elmwood Township is scheduled to begin March 21, 2025, and last through October. This project will impact Village Loop Route 10 – Suttons Bay and BATA’s Link service traveling through that corridor. Route 10’s schedule is being modified to accommodate traffic delays resulting from the construction. For more i...

"I've been working for BATA for a year now, and I drive an agency route that serves passengers with special needs. I love it. I love helping them out. And they've all grown to really like me too. So I feel like I’m good at keeping everything calm. If anyone gets stressed, I just talk to them calmly and remind them to take deep breaths and stick to a routine. I’m very, very happy to help the...

With snow starting to melt we're able to start making some of our 2025 bus stop improvements. A new shelter went up this week. Can you guess what route and what stop location? Pictures below...