In case of snow or ice storms, please check our voicemail message at (248) 693-7100 to see if we will be closed. Also check our facebook page.
In case of snow or ice storms, please check our voicemail message at (248) 693-7100 to see if we will be closed. Also check our facebook page.

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ALWAYS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VARIOUS PART TIME DISPATCH AND DRIVER POSITIONS TO JOIN OUR GROWING NOTA FAMILY!!

 MUST HAVE A HEART FOR SERVING COMMUNITY PARTNERS, KNOWLEDGE OF NORTHERN OAKLAND COUNTY IS A PLUS! APPLICATION AVAILABLE TO PRINT FROM OUR WEBSITE (Find it by clicking on the About NOTA tab on the top right side of this page)

 

In 2024, Oakland County continues to work with SMART, NOTA, WOTA, OPC, and PEX to secure public

transportation services for remaining communities that were not served before the millage was passed. 

For more information on Oakland County and the millage, click HERE!

For Scheduling Call: (248) 693-7100 –  Press 2 for dispatch

Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
(Please call at least 72 hours and up to one month in advance for best availability)

Trolley Schedule

 

NOTA is a door to door transportation service serving residents of Oxford, Orion, Addison, Brandon, Independence and Springfield Townships and the Villages of Oxford, Orion, Clarkston and Leonard since 2001. NOTA operates 50 routes Monday to Friday. On the weekends NOTA operates up to 15 routes.

NOTA will transport all residents, with priority given to seniors, individuals with disabilities, veterans and low income riders. Our dispatchers and drivers embody hearts of service, ensuring safe and reliable transportation that fosters independence, dignity and inclusivity within our community.

We operate seven days a week and have 61 vehicles and 60 are wheelchair equipped.

To apply you must be a resident of Oxford, Orion, Addison, Brandon, Independence or Springfield Townships. To qualify for reduced fare of $2/ride, you must be at least 55 years or older, a veteran, disabled or low income. General population fare is $4/ride, but priority is given to reduced fare riders. Registration is required to use NOTA’s service. Please see our website at www.ridenota.org for an online application or printable version. We can also send you an application if needed or stop by our office Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Proof of residency is required with all applications and if you have a disability a Professional Verification form will also be required. The Professional Verification Form is available under the “Application to Ride” tab on this website.

Borders:

NORTH – Davison Lake Road

EAST – Van Dyke Road

WEST – Western Border of Springfield Twp

SOUTH – Square Lake Road/Telegraph/M-59

Apply online : see link below or print an off-line application and email to dispatchers@ridenota.org
Apply at our office: 675 S. Glaspie, Suite A, Oxford, MI 48371, Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm
Call our office at (248) 693-7100, press 2  and ask to have an application mailed to you

 On-Line ApplicationOff-Line Application

Once registered you can request rides with AT LEAST 3 day advance notice, and UP TO ONE MONTH ahead for best chance of getting the times you need. No ride is guaranteed.
Hours to schedule a ride: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, call dispatch at (248) 693-7100, press 2
Cancelling a ride: Please cancel appointments no later than 6 hours prior to appointment time in order to avoid a No Show Fee. You can leave a message to cancel a ride at any time.

Voicemail is not available to schedule rides; you must speak with a dispatcher. Email of work schedules can be sent to: dispatchers@ridenota.org. For questions on the application process call (248) 693-7100 #2 or email dispatchers@ridenota.org.

ALL RIDES ARE $2 EACH/PER STOP WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA FOR OUR REDUCED FARE RIDERS.

ALL RIDES ARE $4 EACH/PER STOP FOR OUR GENERAL POPULATION RIDERS.

Payment Methods:

  1. Prepay ahead of time and pay against your credit balance.
  2. EXACT cash or checks made payable to NOTA- Drivers do not carry change.
  3. Purchase Tokens – Package of 11 tokens is $20 (get one free)  NOTE- EACH TOKEN IS WORTH $2/ONE RIDE, Tokens may be purchased on vehicles or in our office M-F from 8am to 5pm.
  4. NOTA will no longer offer credit limits. All rides must be paid at time of service.
  5. If you are in arrears, we will not schedule your next ride until payment has been made.

 

         **NOTA is not medical transportation. We cannot transport any rider who has been under local anesthesia. **

 

Monday to Friday: 6 AM to 9 PM  (Limited rides available 6-9 PM)

Saturday: 6 AM to 4 PM

Sunday: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Closed Holidays - Christmas Day, Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.

Service provided for life sustaining transportation only on the following days- Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

Please note if you can answer yes to any of the following questions you can NOT ride NOTA:

  1. Are you experiencing a fever, cough or shortness of breath?
  2. Have you been in close contact in last 14 days with someone with a diagnosis of COVID 19?
  3. Have you had at least 2 of the following symptoms:  Chills, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, loss of taste/smell, diarrhea, fatigue
  4. Have you traveled domestically or internationally in the past 14 days and are NOT fully vaccinated for covid?

NOTA is disinfecting the vehicles daily.  We cannot transport any rider to have a COVID test unless it is a pre-requisite for an upcoming medical/surgical procedure.  We may ask to see the doctor’s orders.  The rider must be symptom free.